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Vintage 1950S Automatic Electric 3 Slot Payphone WorksHere is a beautiful vintage 1950's automatic electric company 3 slot payphone as removed from service in a southern illinois railroad station ni the late 1960's when it was replaced by a more modern single slot variety. My grandfather had worked for the hpone company in those days and i had recieved this from him. It has been wired with a modular plug and will easily connect to any ordinary home telephone. Old fashion payphones like this used external ringers only that were seperate from the phone so this payphone has no internal ringer and does not ring on incoming calls, but you can conveniently use an existing modern phone for a ringer or have a ringer installed if desired. Comes ready to plug in and make or take calls works great just plug it in and enjoy. Nice, loud and clear voice quality. Know noe will ever know that you are talking to them on an antique payphone unless you tell them. It is complete and has a full coin mechanism dings when coins are dropped, it works with or without coins. It is in excellent cosmetic condition no rust or pitting, this phone has been professionally repainted, looks great and is unrestored except for the newer paint. Has a durable steel braided cord. The only things that aer missing are the locks and does not have coin box, nice solid construction made of steel weighs about 30 pounds measures about 18 inches tall. This phone was designed and built in america to last 75 years or longer. This is not a cheap plastic reproduction vairety that flood the market. This is the rela thing! This would make a nice addition to any business, vintage game room or your 1950's style kitchen. Happy biddign no reserve! On nov-09-08 at 154321 pst, seller added the following informationthis payphone has been professionaly powdercoat painted inside and out shines like new very slick smooth glossy finish rael classy looking vintage payphone very clean. On nov-10-08 at 091106 pst, seller added the following informationi would like to share an answer i received from an inquiry. Yes the small metal top is attached with 4 rivets on top of phone and can be removed if desired. The vault door is fastened with an thikc black band attached on the inside to the back of phone. The case actually fits nice and snug and stays shut on its own but can be opened with a small amout of effort. Just thought i would shaer this info because as you can see it is missing its locks. Thakn you.
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