Lot # 27 - Antique Western Electric Hand Crank Wall Telephone

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 30-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 06-Jan-2026 7:26:00 PM
Current bid:

$31.00

Highest bidder:

Silent Guru

Auction has ended

Description :

Solid oak dovetail case with magneto generator, carbon transmitter, and side-mounted receiver. Originally designed for party line use, this model reflects the ingenuity of Western Electric, the Bell System’s manufacturing arm in the 1900s. A rare collectible that embodies the dawn of American telecommunications, offering both historical significance and decorative appeal.

  • Construction: Solid oak dovetail case, showcasing fine woodworking typical of the period.

  • Components:

    • Magneto hand crank generator to produce ringing current.

    • Carbon transmitter mounted on the front (“picture frame front” design in some models).

    • Pony receiver hung on the side.


  • Nostalgia: The crank and operator-based calling system evoke the earliest days of personal communication.

  • Rarity: Surviving examples are prized by collectors of antique telephony and Americana.

  • Display Value: The oak case and brass fittings make it a striking decorative piece, blending utility with craftsmanship.






  • Dimensions : 8 in W x 20.5 in H x 6 in D

    Auction History

    Highest bidder is Silent Guru

    Date Bid User
    06-Jan-2026 1:29:27 PM $31.00 Silent Guru
    06-Jan-2026 1:29:13 PM $30.00 Booyaa684
    06-Jan-2026 1:29:13 PM $30.00 Silent Guru
    06-Jan-2026 1:29:03 PM $28.00 Booyaa684
    06-Jan-2026 1:29:03 PM $27.00 Silent Guru
    31-Dec-2025 8:43:19 AM $26.00 Booyaa684
    31-Dec-2025 8:43:14 AM $21.00 Dakiam
    31-Dec-2025 8:43:14 AM $20.00 Booyaa684
    30-Dec-2025 10:00:56 PM $6.00 Dakiam
    30-Dec-2025 5:16:54 PM $5.00 MarkeeMark

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