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Vintage Stromberg-Carlson Bakelite magneto hand-crank telephone-1940’s - $20 (TAUNTON, MA)
750 WHITTENTON ST BUILDING 8
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$30 FIRM IN PERSON CASH TRANSACTIONS ONLY
The phone features:
Heavy black Bakelite case with angular Art Deco styling
Original hand crank on the side to generate ring current
Bakelite handset with intact receiver and transmitter covers
Cloth-wrapped wiring (frayed with age)
Stamped model number 1258-W1 on underside plate
Condition:
This unit is sold as-is for restoration, parts, or display. The case shows wear, scratches, and paint splatter. Cloth cords are brittle and frayed. Handset is intact. Crank turns. Phone is untested.
An excellent piece of telecom history for collectors, restorers, or as vintage industrial/farmhouse décor.
Approximate Dimensions & Weight:
Height: ~8.5 in
Width: ~5.5 in
Depth: ~6 in
Weight: ~9 lbs (very solid build)