W.E. Type 21 Walnut Long Distance Magneto Phone

By Walt Aydelotte, ; posted February 26, 2008; hits 2826


Western Electric Type 21 Walnut Long Distance Magneto Wall Telephone. This phone is in mint restored condition. Top Box has all the proper markings including Pat. dates from 1882 - 1893. It has a 22A magneto, with lettered and dated Tag, lettered Switchook, lettered hinges, and it does Ring when cranked. The No. 5 arm has it's original paint with great remaining gold pin striping, Washers are dated 1892, and it has a great lettered Cup with outside Transmitter wire. The Transmitter is a 7-Digit with rolled edge (not beveled), * mouthpiece, piereced cast iron battery tray. The battery box cover is a replacement one that is 100% to specs, with prper finger jointing, and mounting hardware is old original. I have 7 other photos that I would be happy to email to anyone as direct Attachments. Again, this phone is in mint restored condition and is only $750.00 plus shipping via Priority Mail at actual cost..

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