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Up for sale is an original vintage Western Electric Model 2500DM Touch-Tone desk telephone in classic retro Moss Green (Avocado Green). This heavy-duty, pre-divestiture piece is a genuine chunk of telephone history, featuring iconic Bell System property stamps molded right into both the handset grip and the stamped metal base plate.
Condition Details:
• Cosmetics: Great vintage condition with minor surface dust and typical light scuffs from age. No structural cracks or deep gouges in the plastic.
• Markings: Fully stamped metal base plate showing the authentic "BELL SYSTEM PROPERTY NOT FOR SALE" engraving alongside the October 1978 production stamp (10-78). Includes a historic original paper inventory sticker from Indiana Bell.
• Components: Complete with original square 12-button gray keypad, matching green coiled receiver cord, a gray wall line cord, and the ringer volume slider control wheel on the base.
• Functionality: (Insert either: "Fully tested, rings loudly, and works perfectly with a clear dial tone!" OR "Untested, being sold as-is for collectors, restoration, or retro home decor.")
Please see the high-resolution photos for exact details on the markings and physical condition. Great piece for collectors, vintage tech enthusiasts, or mid-century modern home staging!
Vintage 1978 Western Electric 2500DM Touch-Tone Desk Phone - Moss Avocado Green
📌 Item Specifics
• Brand: Western Electric
• Model: 2500DM
• Color: Moss Green / Avocado Green
• Year of Manufacture: 1978 (Stamped 10-78)
• Type: Push-Button Desk Landline Phone
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
