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Rare & Fully Functional Vintage Red Western Electric Rotary Telephone
Transport your desk back to the mid-century with this iconic piece of Americana. This isn't just a prop; it’s a fully functional Western Electric Bell System 500 landline telephone in classic red.
The Details
Build: Classic black casing with original G1 handset
Dial: Smooth-action metal rotary dial that provides that satisfying "click-whir" sound.
Condition: Beautiful vintage condition. It shows minor wear and surface scratches consistent with its history, adding to its authentic character. There is a slight defect on the back corner as shown in the final photo.
Modern Ready: Equipped with a standard modular jack. It’s ready to plug into a modern wall port (if your carrier supports pulse dialing) or a VoIP/Bluetooth adapter.
Fully Tested & Functional
We know buying vintage electronics can be a gamble, so we’ve done the legwork for you. We successfully tested this unit using:
VoIP Landline and Ooma
Cell2Jack Bluetooth Adapter (making/receiving cell calls through the vintage handset!)
See it in action (Copy & Paste links):
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Specifications
Feature Measurement
Base Dimensions 5.5" x 9.5"
Height 5"
Connection Modular RJ11 Jack
This phone includes the modular connection for modern use. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like additional photos.
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