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Vintage French Victorian Style Rotary Telephone
Ornate Ivory and Gold Tone Decorative Desk Phone
Classic Vintage Decorative Telephone
Ornate French Victorian style desk telephone featuring an ivory cream body, gold tone metal accents, an embossed floral base and a traditional rotary dial. The center of the dial is decorated with a romantic Victorian courting couple illustration.
Its decorative design makes it suitable for a vintage telephone collection, period inspired interior, office, library, theatrical display or photography prop.
Main Features
Vintage French Victorian inspired desk telephone - Traditional mechanical rotary dial
- Ivory cream colored handset and base
- Gold tone metal receiver hardware
- Embossed floral and scrolling decoration
- Romantic Victorian couple illustration inside the dial
- Alphabet letters printed around the rotary finger wheel
- Fabric covered telephone cords
- Two prong connector attached to the line cord
- Separate earpiece and mouthpiece design
- Removable handset rests on the upper cradle
- Substantial construction weighing approximately 6 lb 10.9 oz
Testing Information
The rotary dial was manually operated and returns after dialing, as demonstrated in the included testing video.
The telephone has not been tested while connected to an active telephone line. Calling, receiving calls, ringing, microphone, speaker and line compatibility have not been verified.
Product Specifications Brand Unbranded Model French Victorian Style Rotary Telephone Type Corded rotary dial desk telephone Dial Type Mechanical rotary dial Design French Victorian and French Provincial inspired Primary Color Ivory cream Accent Color Gold tone and silver tone Materials Metal plastic and fabric covered cord Weight Approximately 6 lb 10.9 oz Connector Attached two prong connector shown in photographs Country of Origin Not indicated Time Period Vintage Quantity One telephone Included Telephone handset and attached cords shown in photographs Condition
Pre owned vintage condition. Please carefully examine all photographs to determine the exact cosmetic condition, coloration, surface details and completeness before purchasing.
The detailed photographs show the handset, rotary dial, printed letters, decorative metal surfaces, base, cords, connector and all visible areas. A visible line is shown near one end of the handset handle, and wear to the rotary dial lettering is documented in the close up photographs.
The photographs and testing video are essential parts of the description. The buyer will receive the exact telephone shown.
Compatibility Notice
This is a vintage corded telephone with the connector shown in the photographs. Compatibility with modern telephone service, digital systems, adapters, VoIP equipment and current wall connections has not been verified.
An appropriate adapter or compatible telephone service may be required. No adapter or additional telephone equipment is included.
About This Style
Ornate French Provincial and Victorian inspired telephones became popular as decorative home accessories during the second half of the twentieth century. Manufacturers combined functioning telephone components with elaborate metal bases, ivory colored plastic and romantic historical imagery. No manufacturer name or model label is visible in the supplied photographs, so the telephone is responsibly listed as unbranded.
Fast Shipping
Orders completed before 2:00 PM are shipped the same day. Orders completed after 2:00 PM are processed and shipped the following day.
The handset, rotary dial, metal cradle and base will be individually protected before shipment.
Free 30 Day Returns
Free returns are accepted within 30 days after delivery. Please return the telephone in the same condition in which it was received.
You will receive the exact vintage telephone shown in the photographs and video.
