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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. |
Customer Feedback:
Just to let you know that the 232 Phone Set arrived here
on Monday. This was purchased by my son, who is a collector
of antique telephones. I must say that the phone and bell
set are in excellent condition and my son is more than pleased
with it. It is installed in his home in Baltimore and is
operational. Many thanks - J.Foehrkolb
Thank you very much for the 300 type telephone, order reference
above, which has safely arrived via DHL delivery. I am very pleased
with the telephone. Thank you for finding one with a lettered dial,
and the Stratford on Avon number is the icing on the cake! Again
many thanks- R.Wood, UK
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