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the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
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Around the turn of the century, the Belgian born scientist
Dr. Leo Baekeland, working as an independent chemist, mixed
carbolic acid and formaldehyde to produce, quite by accident,
a beautiful and versatile substance which came to be known
as "Bakelite". Bakelite's many uses allowed it to become
a standard item in the family home of the 1930s and 1940s,
and was the standard material for making telephones during
this period. Although Bakelite could be produced in a number
of colours, it was rare that the telephone companies exploited
these possibilities; just like the early Ford motor car
- "you can have any colour, as long as it's black". Here
we present our range of original Bakelite telephones, which
have been restored to full working order. These phones will
work in virtually every country, and in many cases - if
you let us know beforehand - we can make sure the telephone
is delivered with the correct plug for your telephone network.
All telephones have a 12 month guarantee. We also offer
a full repair service. |
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