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Tel. +44 (0)1449 763 120
Freephone 0800 01 88844
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ORIGINAL TELEPHONES
Bakelite
1930s/40s Black
1950s Black
1950s Ivory
1950s Red
Bell Kettle
Wall Phones
Candlestick
1930s external Bell
Wall Telephone
1960s/70s
746 Phones
746 Brown
746 Yellow
746 Clear
USA 500
Ericofon
Neophone
Trimphone Dial
Bold Colours
1980s
Swatch Black
Swatch White
1990s
Swatch Phones
Philippe Starck
REPRODUCTIONS
UK 302 Phone
UK 700 Series
UK Trimphones
USA 500 Series
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Antique Bakelite Telephones
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Antique & Vintage telephones of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s ...
Need UK Delivery within 24 hours ? Usually no problem, and no extra charge. For advice on buying our Telephones, call us 7 days a week on UK +44 (0)1449 763 120
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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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Delivery
Usually sent to UK mainland addresses on a next-day courrier service. Delivery overseas can take a few days longer. We generally dispatch sameday if you order before 12 noon. When you input your address details, you can also add special delivery instructions.
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Feedback
- Just a quick email to say thank you the phone arrived on Thursday. We are delighted with it it works perfectly, makes a real talking point and is just right for our 1920s house. Kind regards - Andrew W, Surrey
1930s Bakelite Telephone with External Bell Set
- The Bakelite phone was received today. It looks great! Thanks for your help - Matthew F, Minneapolis, USA
1930s Bakelite Telephone on Bell Set
- I received the phone today, thank you. I am very pleased with it - Jill L, South Wales
1950s 300-series Black Bakelite Telephone
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