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Antique 1940 Art Deco Bakelite Telephone
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Antique 1940 Art Deco Bakelite Telephone

1920 - 1940
For Sale by stcantiqueslite
Description

This Art Deco Bakelite telephone is a stunning piece from 1940.

Made of high-quality Bakelite material, this original piece has been adapted to work when plugged in to a BT socket. With its unique design and antique charm, it is perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add a touch of vintage style to their home or office. The phone is made in the United Kingdom and is an original, not a reproduction.

The condition of this piece is evident in its exterior and clear, beautiful sound quality. This telephone is a true gem and a testament to the quality craftsmanship of the era.

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stcantiqueslite has dated this Black Bakelite Rotary Telephone to the 1940s.

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SA1117825
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Adventure seeker and happiness collector.

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This Art Deco Bakelite telephone is a stunning piece from 1940.
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Made of high-quality Bakelite material, this original piece has been adapted to work when plugged in to a BT socket.
stcantiqueslite

With its unique design and antique charm, it is perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add a touch of vintage style to their home or office. The phone is made in the United Kingdom and is an original, not a reproduction.

The condition of this piece is evident in its exterior and clear, beautiful sound quality. This telephone is a true gem and a testament to the quality craftsmanship of the era.

Date of Manufacture

stcantiqueslite has dated this Black Bakelite Rotary Telephone to the 1940s.

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SA1117825
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A black Bakelite rotary telephone featuring a chrome circular dial, call exchange plaque, and integrated handset on a cradle.
Antique 1940 Art Deco Bakelite Telephone
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A black Bakelite rotary telephone featuring a chrome circular dial, call exchange plaque, and integrated handset on a cradle.
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A Bakelite rotary telephone is a mid-20th-century desktop communication device constructed from moulded phenol-formaldehyde resin, featuring an integrated handset cradle and circular dial mechanism.

Telephones from the 1940s were manufactured using thermosetting Bakelite plastic, internal brass and steel mechanical components, woven cloth wiring, and chrome-plated dial rings.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy moulded resin casings, distinct manufacturer model stamps underneath the base plate, seam mould lines, and weighted internal mechanical bells.

A vintage rotary telephone functions effectively as an accent object when placed on an office desk, console table, or curated bookshelf display.

Clean Bakelite surfaces using a soft microfiber cloth slightly dampened with warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, solvents, or abrasive polishing compounds.
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