 Candlestick Telephones
with a Dial | Wood
Wall Phones
Non-Dial Desk Telephones
Requiring
Subsets
The first telephones were
put into service in the 1880s. These strange looking
devices represented huge advances in technology for their
time. These are the great phones you see in your favorite
movies and in the homes of discriminating
collectors.
Many of these telephones,
which include crank wall telephones (wooden crank
wall telephones are not currently carried by LoweTech)
and non-dial candlestick telephones, make excellent
investments.
The early years of telephone expansion
were active with patent litigation and fierce competitive
positioning not unlike the early days of computers. Brands of the
day like Western Electric, Stromberg-Carlson, Kellogg and
others were designed and built to the highest standards. Even after
95 years, many of these great telephones can still work
today...frequently better than new 'high technology' telephones. We
update the electronics where necessary, and offer a 1-Year
Limited Warranty on these fine telephones. Click here for a Quick
Quote.
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Non-Dial Desk
Telephones
Requiring Subsets
NOTE: This
is a sample of telephones available through Lowe Tech
Phones.
Please contact us directly for a quote on
price and availability of any
items.
KELLOGG TELEPHONES |
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Kellogg Non-Dial
Candlestick Telephone:
These fine telephones
were typically found in rural communities served by
independent telephone companies. It features
glossy black paint over brass or other metals, a round base
with felt pads, matching cloth cords, and comes equipped
with the LoweTech 829 Subset Box unless otherwise
noted
Seen on
television:
Andy of Mayberry (Andy
Griffith) |
c1915-1930s
Some reproduction parts
likely
$ Range:
$240-$300
Frequently in stock
Various
subsets |
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Kellogg Candlestick Telephone with Bulldog
Transmitter:
Same as above but with a "bulldog"
transmitter. These were far less susceptible to breakage than
the "daffodil" mouthpiece |
c1915-1930s
Some reproduction parts
likely
$ Range:
$240-$300
Frequently in stock
Various
subsets |
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| WESTERN ELECTRIC
TELEPHONES |
Notes |
Photo
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photos available) |
Western
Electric 20AL:
This workhorse of the early 20th
Century was the first telephone in many family homes. It
features glossy black paint over metal, a round base covered
in felt, matching cloth cords, and comes equipped with
the LoweTech 829 Subset Box unless otherwise
noted |
c1915-1926
Some reproduction parts
likely
$ Range:
$250-$320
Frequently in stock
Various
subsets
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| Western Electric 20AL:
Same as above but occasionally available in brass
finish |
c1915-1926
Some reproduction parts
likely
$ Range:
$250-$320
Occasionally in stock
Various
subsets
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Don't see what you want? This is
but a small sample of early desk telephones available. Please
contact us if the telephone you are looking for is not featured
here...click here for a Quick Quote. Other telephones may become
available or can be found by LoweTech.
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