Antique Art Deco North Electric Galion Telephone

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NORTH ELECTRIC "PYRAMID" PHONE Dates to 1947. Z-Operator Dial Plate. Original Rubber Handset Cord. Click Photo to Enlarge You are bidding on an Antique Bakelite North Electric "Pyramid" Telephone in very good condition, sometimes referred to as a 'Galion'. This telephone has been taken from service and has been restored. It is functional. It calls out, talks, listens, (((RINGS))) melodically when called, and dials out. It is made of bakelite and comes with its original, remarkably well-preserved cloth-covered handset cord and a new black vinyl modular line cord, tipped with a modern modular plug. Its ready to plug in and use today. Click Photo to Enlarge The 'Galion' as depicted in this listing began production in 1937 and continued on until the late 1950's and early 1960's. The 'Galion'was used by many independent telephone companies in that time period. The North Electric Company was a manufacturer of telephone parts for Western Electric and sometimes Automatic Electric. Thus many different telephone parts can be found in a 'Galion' which are standard to different brands.In this case. The inside stamp on the aluminum base is marked 11/1947 as the hookswitch, induction coil and baseplate are all dated 1947. This particular telephone appears to never have been. The handset is dated November 1947 and the receiver is dated 10/19 47 and transmitter elements is dated 10/1947. This phone comes with the harder to find 16 2/3rds cycle ringer. The ringer is dated 1951 and the dial is dated January 1960, which tells me it was refurbished around 1960. The bells for the ringer are brass, two-tone. They ring (((LOUDLY)))). At this point I pause to note that a 16 2/3rds cycle ringer will work just fine and does work fine on a standard telephone line. This telephone instrument is complete. This telephone has been wired to work on a standard telephone line. The telephone base shell bears an illegible date stamp. Click Photo to Enlarge The paperstock in the dial center is the orginal stock with the five (5) digit phone number still present on it. I got it with along with the window or celluloid which is also original. Click Photo to Enlarge The interior of this phone is in immaculate condition.The telephone instrument comes with the original standard dual condensor containing the schematic which is glued to the top. Click Photo to Enlarge The base plate to this telephone is made from aluminum. Its in excellent if not mint condition and shows virtually none of its history. The black, rubber feet pads are still pliable and show little wear. Click Photo to Enlarge Notice how handsome this telephone looks? Its sleekand compact size makes it a great art-deco telephone much sought after by interior decorators these days. Click Photo to Enlarge T is no damage to the shell, save for a small almost infinitismal flea bite in the back of the ear which is virtually unnoticeable except upon very close examination. The dust screens are glued in securely. Click Photo to Enlarge Please bid early and bid often on my auctions. Pay for this online auction using BidPay ® - Seller BidPay ID: krollohare BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ THE "LEGAL" PRINT! (1) This(these) item(s) are sold "as is" with all faults. T are no refunds and no warranties of any kind whatsoever for damages resulting from shipping or transit! If it does not function and its not your fault, I will repair it at my option provided you pay for shipping it to me. Please also be aware that this phone will only work on a standard telephone line with pulse dialing. If you have a digital network it may not function properly. You should check with your telephone company or network administrator. (2) The item(s) offered for bids are the actual item(s) ... read more

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