Western Electric Green Thermalite Model 302 and 26 similar items

The Western Electric Green Thermalite Model 302 Telephone from the 1940s is a rare and highly collectible piece of vintage telecommunications history. Made in the United States by Western Electric, this telephone features a unique green Thermalite housing and a classic design typical of the early to mid-20th century. Restoration work has been completed to ensure that this piece is not only visually appealing but also functional, making it a prized addition to any collection of 1940s-era telephones or vintage communication equipment. Here is a very nice, very original Western Electric telephone. It is the model 302 and it is in the wonderful green themalite. It was the first Western Electric telephone to be designed with out a subset or outside ringer. This original green thermalite beauty fully works and it has no cracks or chips and has a very nice shiny finish. I have never seen a nicer green model. Everything about this phone is good. Some call the 302 model the Dreyfus phone as Henry Dreyfus (1904-1972) was the designer of this Art Deco telephone from the thirties. The finest telephone ever made or designed. No telephone has ever been designed that could ever compete with the 302. The best working Art deco phone... a real workhorse, after the 302 model everything went in the way of being made cheap. Many black models were produced but very few models were produced in this beautiful green thermalite color. We hope that you will get great enjoyment from listening to the old ring that only an antique telephone can provide. This Western Electric 302 telephone works well and will give you a lifetime of use and enjoyment. It is art deco design measuring 5.5" wide by 7.5" deep by 5.5" in height weighs 6 pounds. The rotary dial emits a pulse signal which is only operational on ATT service. Alternate telephone services only recognizes a tone signal as emitted on touch tone telephones. An adapter is required to convert a pulse signal to a tone signal to enable the telephone to call out. Adapter XLink BTTN Bluetooth Gateway The handset measures 9" long Only one is available. Business since 1979