Western Electric 653 - Black Wall Phone 1930s we call these B condition

we call these B condition shells

A real collector's item this item is in great condition

There are an almost infinite number of phone and network combinations

Handset reads "EMERGENCY" in large lettering

Cords – The phone has been outfitted with brand new colour match pink cloth covered cords that are made in house on the same type of equipment originally used by the phone companies

Western Electric 653 - Black Wall Phone 1930s we call these B conditionThe Western Electric 653 Metal Wall Phone dates from the 1930s and includes all required components including the ringer in a single cabinet. The Restoration Process Dial The 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. The number plate has been cleaned and a perfectly matching overlay has been applied. The