Classic British Telephone - professionally restored, and supplied with our peace of mind guarantee ...Own a Classic Piece of British Design – A Rare Clear-Case 746 Telephone
(the phone you will receive is the one shown in the photos above)
This beautifully restored GPO 746 telephone is in excellent condition and fully wired to work. The clear-case version was manufactured as a special run using original GPO telephone tooling many years ago, designed to showcase the internal workings of the telephone. This makes it a truly historic and rare collector’s piece.
Originally introduced in the late 1960s, the 746 series became the standard telephone for British homes and offices, admired for its classic styling and reliability. While most were produced in traditional colours such as black and ivory, this rare transparent version is quite special.
This telephone is not only a stylish piece of history but also a fully functional one. It has been restored and adapted to work in virtually every country, and in many cases, we can ensure it is delivered with the correct plug for your telephone network—just let us know in advance. The standard plug we fit is for the UK BT telephone network.
All our telephones come with a 12-month guarantee, giving you peace of mind with your purchase.
Whether you're looking for a standout decorative piece or a working vintage phone with character, this rare clear-case 746 model is a fantastic choice.
Click here for a ring sample. - Rare, original, GPO telephone
- Fully restored and working
- Supplied with a modern BT plug as standard
- Fitted with the correct plug for your country`s network if sent outside the UK
- Incoming calls and bell ring are compatible with modern digital phone lines
- Full 1 year warranty from date of purchase.
Full repair service available after this period.
Introduced in 1959, the initial 700 type telephone used the 300 Type body with a new handset and transmission circuit. However, this was a stopgap until a new plastic body could be developed. The design for the new 706 body probably looked to the American Bell 500 telephone for inspiration. The use of plastic meant that a greater range of colours could be used. Another innovation was the now universal curly cord. In the 1970s, the 700 Type telephone was given a minor facelift. The bodyshape was slightly modified as was the method of fixing the case to the body. Later on, the cradle rest was further modified to ensure that the handset sat firmly on the hook-switch. Here we present our range of original telephones, which have been restored to full working order - the bodies have also been polished, bringing the telephone almost back to its new condition.
Our old dial phones are fully functional for incoming calls, including the classic bell ring, on both digital and analogue telephone lines. However, for outgoing calls, the phone requires an analogue line that supports pulse dialling, which is being phased out. This typically isn’t an issue, as most owners use these telephones for incoming calls only. If you’d like to make outgoing calls, you can easily resolve this by purchasing a pulse-to-tone converter, such as the Dialgizmo, Dial-A-Tone or Rotatone. This device converts the phone's pulse signals into tone signals, making it compatible with modern systems.
 Our telephone specialist has been specialising in telephones since 1972, bringing over 40 years of experience and dedication to the location, renovation and selling of old and vintage phones. Even the earliest of instruments come lovingly restored and all but the odd early collectors piece come with a 12 month guarantee in full working order. Virtually any phone can be made to work in any country and we will supply your phone with the correct plug for your telephone socket. Telephones have proven an excellent and functional investment over the years, and, for example, the last dial phones used in Britain (the 700 series) are now also beginning to appreciate rapidly. We currently have (diminishing) quantities of most of our original phones, so why not make an investment we are sure you are not going to regret.
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. In any case, we email you your tracking details, so you will know when delivery will be attempted.
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