Automatic Electric Type 1a Deskphone with Brass Trim shsdchildproduct Ivory PAINTED finish

Ivory PAINTED finish

This art-deco inspired phone has a high profile that's tough to miss

Painted Yellow Bakelite Wall Telephone

An inexpensive alternative to overpriced metal Emergency phones

Northern Electric Terminal Strip with four terminals

Automatic Electric Type 1a Deskphone with Brass Trim shsdchildproduct Ivory PAINTED finishWhen the Type 1 was introduced in 1925 it was the first Monophone produced by Automatic Electric where the transmitter and receiver were both located in a common handset. The phone was available in 9 different colors with either chromium or gold metal fittings. For operation, it required a separate subset that contained the ringer, coil and capacitor. This Type 1a Desk Monphone has been restored to our high quality specifications. The Bakelite finish