Western Electric Pay Telephone 3 Coin Slot and 32 similar items

Step back in time with this fully restored 1930's Western Electric pay telephone, a genuine piece of history from an era when every call was a coin's throw away. This model features the classic black design and boasts the authenticity of being manufactured in the United States during a period when telecommunication was at the cusp of a new age. The phone has been meticulously brought back to its former glory, preserving the timeless charm and functionality that Western Electric is renowned for. Its three coin slots offer a unique touch of the past, making it not just a conversation piece but a tangible connection to the prepaid calling days of yesteryears. An original Western Electric pay telephone, circa 1930's, Northlake, Il. that has been fully restored and operational The telephone measures 18" tall by 9" wide by 6" deep weighs 30 pounds An additional 5" in height for the advertising marque The quality of the reception is excellent A distinct different sound when either a nickel, dime or quarter is deposited Has the original keys for the telephone body and for the cash box The keys are critical to open the case to mount to the wall The cash box door is high security with the heavy door weighs 2.5 pounds and special lock and original key The lock to the cash box is made of tungsten steel which makes it critical to have the original key because it would be extremely difficult to drill out Unique feature of a whispering mouth piece and separate ear piece This Pay Telephone is an exceptional condition in perfect working order that requires no service or maintenance The rotary dial emits a pulse signal which is only operational on ATT service. Alternate telephone services only recognizes a tone signal as emitted on touch tone telephones. An adapter is required to convert a pulse signal to a tone signal to enable the telephone to call out. Available for an additional $95.00 Quality is a critical factor to justify this lifetime investment Business since 1979 Thank you for your interest