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Western Electric Model 211 Rotary Space-Saver Wall Phone c. 1950s
$75.00
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Bring an authentic slice of mid-century industrial Americana to your space with this vintage Western Electric Model 211 "Space Saver" wall telephone. Often referred to as a "hang-up" or operator-style phone, this heavy-duty mechanical communication piece was specifically designed to be mounted to workshop walls, office desks, or poles to save surface real estate.
This model features a rugged black-painted metal chassis topped with a high-contrast mechanical rotary dial wheel. It comes equipped with its original, iconic heavy black Bakelite F1 handset connected via a classic coiled cord. Complete with its original factory-stamped "G1 / G2" alignment marks on the front face, this phone makes an incredible industrial display piece, steampunk prop, or target for a fully functional vintage telephone conversion project.
Condition Notes:
Authentic vintage condition with an excellent industrial patina. The metal housing is free of cracks or structural damage but exhibits honest cosmetic wear, including paint chips, edge scuffs, and minor surface scratches from decades of utility use. The Bakelite F1 handset is in excellent shape with no chips or hairline cracks. The rotary dial pulls and springs back smoothly. Sold strictly UNTESTED as a historic display or restoration specimen.
Authentic vintage condition with an excellent industrial patina. The metal housing is free of cracks or structural damage but exhibits honest cosmetic wear, including paint chips, edge scuffs, and minor surface scratches from decades of utility use. The Bakelite F1 handset is in excellent shape with no chips or hairline cracks. The rotary dial pulls and springs back smoothly. Sold strictly UNTESTED as a historic display or restoration specimen.