Lot # 27 - Antique Western Electric Hand Crank Wall Telephone

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Redmond Pickup: Saturday, 1/10/26 between 10AM-2PM Buyers Sale at Pickup
Start Date/Time: 30-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 06-Jan-2026 7:26:00 PM
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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

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