Hello Pholks. Those of you who couldn't make it, missed a most enjoyable weekend. Only a small number of exhibits, but the quality was excellent. Thanks to Bob...
Hi All I wonder if anyone knows what the card was like which fitted into the drawer on the NZPO HB672 bakelite telephone (British Post Office Model 332) ? I...
I've tried to make some improvements to my Home page to speed up the page loading. At the same time I have added a superb (French) Ericsson pedestal phone to...
Hi Ian :) As far as I know our ones weren't issued with a 'number' card as such like your ones, but had a lined pad so subscribers could write notes and...
Thanks for that Stephen. I just wondered as I have a nice mint ivory HB672 (GPO Tele 332) bought on eBay (and at a 'Trade Me' price!) and as I have a 'New...
Superb set of pictures, Dave. We don't anything like that in the UK. Everyone-one is secretive about what they've got :-) All we ever have are 'swapmeets'...
Thank you Ian. I'll actually be attending the September 8th (THG) meeting in London. I'm treating my elderly Mum to a UK trip to see the last of her 'lations....
Mike sent a similar set of pictures out and I've replied direct to him thanks Dave. Have a good trip to the UK. Must away, I'm moving one of my former British...
Hello Pholks. If you're on this list, I'd like to offer this complete set before I advertise it on my web or eBay. It is a hard to get, complete set of all...
Hello Stephen. I've been away for a while and noticed your question. If you don't have an answer yet, please contact me. Cheers Dave Dockray ... From: Stephen...
Hi Dave Thanks for the reply :) Yes I did work it out in the end and the phone is currently serving as our main house phone :) Its good having it working after...
Hello all. Is there a list of the typical components for each telephone? For example, which induction coil? which receiver diaphram? which dial? what type of...
Where is the best place to buy and sell telephones in Australia. Antique shops stick to the basic $50 per item, no matter what the age, type or condition of...
... age, ... Hi Mary A good source used to be garage sales, but you got mostly plastic phones and occasionally a bakelite one. There's not much left there now,...
Thanks for the prompt reply Bob. I wasn't sure whether asking q's about buying and selling were appropriate on this site so I'm pleased to see it is. I had...
Thanks for the reply Ian. Bearing in mind that I haven't seen many of anything... The earliest automatic phones I have seen are the 38AT and 137 with No. 10...
Firstly, if I am not using this venue the way it was intended, I presume someone will tell me. I am thinking of refinishing some phones that require...
... What ... and ... place? ... group ... Hi Dr Jack I have a powder-coated candlestick in my collection and it looks quite OK. Its a very durable finish and...
Thanks for your thoughts Bob. I'll try it on one and see how it looks - I wonder if the receiver might look odd as they used to have some rubbery gunk on them....
... The "rubbery gunk" is probably vulcanite, a rubber compound hardened with sulphur. While liquid it could be moulded under pressure, and is one of the...
Hi Guys, it is 3 in the morning here so I'll be brief or miss my beauty sleep. Try looking at this site http://www.britishtelephones.com/telelist.htm Look up...
Thanks Ron, I appreciate the information. I visit that web site a lot and there is lots of good information there - if only it can be found. Its the first time...
... You are most welcome. Bob Freshwaters site is a good source of information, but remember it is only as good as the input, some is decidedly wrong. The A to...
Morning all (or at least it is still here - just about!) I should point out that you can only tell the difference between the Dial No 8 (with its small dial...
Diolch yn fawr iawn! Not a bad purchase from eBay either! I must set it up with an Australian number on CNET to tempt some of our Australian collectors to...
Annwyl Ian, You are welcome also, (I couldn't find a translation sorry). A good deal that 37, my 137 was around the same price 3 years ago, but it's rather...
