Summary
Small wall mounted telephone manufactured by the General Electric Company, England, 1945-1955. This phone has a 300 type handset with 200 type cradle (manufactured 1945-1955). It would have been used for internal communications only and was probably used on the railways.
Physical Description
Wooden box with black plastic front. There is a small white button at the top and a metal label holder underneath. The handset sits on top and is connected to the box by a black rubber cord.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
General Electric Co (GEC), England, Great Britain, 1945-1955
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Inscriptions
On handset: G.E.C./MADE IN ENGLAND
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
135 mm (Width), 82 mm (Depth), 245 mm (Height)
Length of cord: 1155mm
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Maximum dimensions
79 mm (Length), 272 mm (Width), 245 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Approximate dimensions taken when box standing upright.
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