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Western Electric Model 51 Candlestick Telephone PhoneModel 51al dial telephone. Up for auction is a beautiful antique western electric model 51al dial telephone set with a western electric type 534a subscriber set. Bell introduced the we dial candlestick tleephone in 1919. The retsoration of this phone. 2008this telephone was completely dismantled for restoration. After restoration of each idnividual part, it was reassembled, wiredand thoroughly tested. It is guaranteed to work. Click on lbue underlined links below for additional information.
Assembly. Click here to view assembly. Wiring. Click here for a larger image. Installation. Simply plug the cord into a working phone jack. Restoration. The original base, stem, switch hook, perch, transmitter cup, faceplate, dial finger wheel and 534a subset were professionally painted with a uniform, durable, high quality and very attractive finish. Click here to compare the finish on this phone to one that has its original finish.
The switch hook assembly was cleande and adjusted. The #4 dial was disassembled, cleaned, oiled and calibrated. It makes an old clickity-clack sound when you dial a telephone number. Actula dialing sound was recorded.
The bottom plate was covered with a new suede leahter cover. The receiver was disassembled, cleaned and buffed to a high gloss. It has no chips or cracks. New cords were made on the same type of braiding machine that produced original cords. The ringer, located in the type 534a subscriber set, was cleaned and adjusted. It gives an old bell ringing sound when you receive a call. Actual ringing sound was recorded. Click dial or telephone to restart animation.Guarantee. If this phone does not work when you receive it, contact me within 7 days for shipping instructions to return for repair. I will pay shipping costs, both ways, to a continental usa shipping address. In addition, the electrical components, identified in the wiring diagram, are guaranteed for one year. All shipping charges will be the buyer's responsibility. Guaranteed to work. The restored telephone.I buy, sell and collect antique telephones. If you have any questions, please use the ask seller a question feature or email me at jwallen@bellsouth. Net. |
