Raber Antique Special Auction 8-31-2026
Lot 25:
Description
11.5 in tall. An antique manual Western Electric candlestick desk stand telephone, identified as a 20-series model. The assembly includes a 323-type transmitter housing and a characteristic pony-style receiver. The upright stem and weighted base are constructed from black-finished metal, likely brass, while the mouthpiece and receiver shell are composed of hard rubber. The back of the transmitter housing features embossed patent information reading PATD – NOV. 26. 1901 – MARCH 19. 1907 – APR 14 1914. This manual model was manufactured for use with a separate external ringer or subset box and does not feature a rotary dial.
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