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420: Vintage Early Telephone Operator’s Console

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VINTAGE EARLY TELEPHONE OPERATOR’S CONSOLE - Period wooden cabinet 25¼ in. width x 56 in. height x 31½ in. depth. Early totally manual switchboard with numerous vintage Western Electric audio plugs and 150 numbered sockets on the vertical panel. The horizontal panel features 30 flick switches. Comes with two headphones one Western Electric. The operator’s mouthpiece, outfitted on a gooseneck boom that extends from the top of the console. “Property of American Bell Telephone Company” is stamped on the back of the Bakelite mouthpiece. Due to its age, the finish on the wood exhibits scuffs and cracked finish, otherwise very presentable. Special shipping instructions will apply. Overall makes a beautiful historic display.

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid $1,000
Us Auction
Jul 30, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
Profiles in History

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26901 Agoura Rd Ste 150
Calabasas Hills, CA 91301
United States


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