Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone and Dictograph, 1940s, Set of 2

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This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Bakelite together with a … Read more This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 1940s in date.

The phone is fitted with a cased dynamo with a winding handle secured by a locking bar with removable pin with a separate dictograph system with the serial number 21858.

This is one of the best Bakelite telephones in the 1940`s Its internal circuits are completely original & fully refurbished . It bears the GPO marks.

This is an original telephone - not a replica.

Please note that the phone has been converted for use with today's BT plugs.

Condition:
In excellent working condition, please see photos for confirmation. It has been fully tested and has been restored to perfect working order,ready to plug in, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:
Height 45 cm x Width 27 cm x Depth 22 cm - Phone
Height 17 cm x Width 13 cm x Depth 17 cm - Dictograph

Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 9 inches - Phone
Height 7 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 7 inches - Dictograph See less