Western Electric Pekin Red Thermalite Model and 26 similar items

The Western Electric Pekin Red Thermalite Model 302 telephone is a vintage collectible from the 1940s, manufactured in the United States by Western Electric. This restored telephone exudes retro charm and nostalgia for those who appreciate historical communication technology. Its distinctive red color and unique design make it a sought-after piece for collectors of vintage telephones and memorabilia from the mid-20th century. Here is a very nice, very original Western Electric telephone. It is the model 302 pink red thermalite case. It was the first Western Electric telephone to be designed with out a subset or outside ringer. This original pekin red thermalite beauty fully works and it has no cracks or chips and has a very nice shiny finish. Nicknamed 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 pekin red 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. 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 It is art deco design measuring 5.5" wide by 7.5" deep by 5.5" in height weighs 6 pounds. The handset measures 9" long Only one is available. Business since 1979