May 8, 2024
Western Electric #317 magneto cank-style oak wall telephone
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the Western Electric number 317 magneto wall phones were introduced in 1907 and remained in production for about 30 years. with several technology and styling upgrades along the way. this one is a plain-front short-transmitter version of the 317, introduced around 1916. the long transmitter arm was replace by a short bracket which held a new No.323 transmitter. the phone is smaller size and sports a shorter and more slanted writing shelf. this phone is in original condition, with a working magneto and bell, ready for service on an old-style magneto line--with "Sarah" the operator connecting each party at her switchboard. this phone was purchased in the Ozarks of rural Missouri in 1974. it is in good shape, with usual wear, and small pieces of the frame near the bottom cut off years ago. see photos for condition details WOW What a great old Ozarks phone !!!!! Publicado con eBay Móvil
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