Vintage Original Western Electric 202 Rotary Dial Telephone - Fully Restored for Sale

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Vintage Original Western Electric 202 Rotary Dial Telephone - Fully Restored For Sale

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Vintage Original Western Electric 202 Rotary Dial Telephone - Fully Restored:
$399.95

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History

The Western Electric and Northern Electric 202 series telephones were the first widely distributed phones which adopted the use of a single handset rather than a separate transmitter and receiver. The Model 102 - B1 mount was available from 1928 - 1930 and is characterised by a round base and raised dial. In 1930 the Model 102 was modified with an elongated ovoid base. This revised mounting scheme was known as D1. At the same time the Model 202 - D1 was introduced on the same chassis with a new "antisidetone" wiring scheme. The dial on the D1 chassis was recessed into the front of the phone as opposed to sitting on the frame as with the "102 V B1 mount". Model 202 - D1 telephones were manufactured until 1938. Like the candlestick phone, the 202 contained only the switchhook and switch. The network and ringer were contained in a subset which was mounted on the wall. This 202 is been upgraded with a modern network in the base that eliminates the need for a separate subset. Due to space limitations in the chassis, there is no ringer internally, although external ringers are readily available.

The Restoration Process

Dial – The No. 5 dial has been fully disassembled, cleaned, lubed and timed to ensure years of trouble free service. The outer edge of the dial has been stripped and repainted with a gloss black enamel. Unless the dial is removed, this is something you will rarely ever even see, but this is how it would have come from the factory. The number plate has been cleaned and a perfectly matching overlay has been applied. The finger wheel has been sandblasted and powder coated with a semi-gloss black finish. A brand new die cut dial card and acetate cover have been added as well

Cords – The phone has been outfitted with brand new cloth covered cords that are made in house on the same type of equipment originally used by the phone companies. They look amazing. You can choose from either black or brown cloth cords. The line cord has a modular connection to facilitate a modern connection to your wall jack.

Shell – The shell has been stripped down and sandblasted using a glass grit and powder coated in a semi-gloss black finish. This closely resembles the finish on the original 202.

Handset – The F1 handset has been ultrasonically cleaned to get all embedded debris out. It is then sanded through a multi-step restoration process which includes sanding with 400, 800, 1000, 2000 grit and buffed back to its beautiful original shine.

Network – The 202 is outfitted with an AE mini network. This allows the telephone to connect to a modern network without the need for a subset, although a subset with ringer is available.

Base – The base is carefully sand blasted and rewrapped with super soft pig skin suede leather to ensure it does not damage the table it proudly sits on.

The phone goes extensive testing before to ensure it is in perfect working condition prior to shipping.

Do you currently have any rotary phones? If the answer is no, it is always a good idea to call your local phone company and check if they still support “pulse” dialing. If they do, you are all set to go. If they do not, your phone will not be able to place calls without a converter. We have internal converters for this type of setup available for $79.95 (installed during assembly) or an external solution for 44.95.

About UsOldphoneworks is one of the largest suppliers of antique phones and parts in the world. We manufacture cloth covered telephone cords on-site using original equipment and top quality materials. Our telephone cords are available in a variety of styles, lengths and colors including black, brown, green, red, blue, green, orange and yellow. We also manufacture dial plate overlays for over 50 different types of dial plates.

For packages that are lost (as determined by the Post Office), or damaged, we do offer full replacement value insurance on all shipments.

The time that is takes for the post office to deliver your purchase is not related to the quality of service that we have provided, and this sale is making no claims with regard to actual delivery times. Please remember that response is based on the product that you are purchasing, and not on the service levels provided by the Post Office.

Customer Service Guarantee

Customer service is our #1 priority and we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. As a result we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with the quality, materials or workmanship of your purchase, you can contact us for a return authorization number and return the product in original, unused condition within 14 days for exchange or refund. (PLEASE NOTE - the buyer pays for the return shipping charges with the exception of out of the box defects during the 14 day exchange period).

Warranty Information

We offer a full warranty on this phone should it prove to be defective within 1 year of the initial shipping date. We will repair, replace or refund defective items. This warranty obviously excludes physical damage, water damage, abuse, etc. The customer will be required to pay shipping to our depot, while we will cover the cost of returning the product to the customer. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.

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