WE 317P
Western ElectricWestern ElectricWestern Electric Co., Inc. was an American electrical engineering and manufacturing company that operated from 1869 to 1996. A subsidiary of the AT&T Corporation for most of its lifespan, Western Electric was the primary manufacturer, supplier, and purchasing agent for all telephone equipment for the Bell System from 1881 until 1984, when the Bell System was dismantled.Read more on Wikipedia → · Model 317P · wood, American · Source: Walt Aydelotte
About This Phone
The model 317 magneto wall phones were introduced in 1907 and remained in production for about 30 years, a mainstay telephone for Western Electric. This particular example (which has been refinished) has a long cast iron transmitter arm with a black type 337 transmitter and unmarked cup. It has a powerful 48A 5-Bar magneto, and original Bi-Polar non-terminal receiver. The original mouthpiece has a star in the center. The bells ring vigorously when the magneto is cranked. It has the original schematic on the inside of the door, and the original directory hanger hook on the right hand side.
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