The Old Telephone Company,  Essex, England
Established in 1986
Exclusively old telephones and parts for nearly 25 years
I have personally restored and sold over 3000 old telephones

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Buzby Posters

A unique gift for someone named Buzby

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£20

Genuine Buzby wall poster. 36" by 9"; vinyl with self adhesive back. 
In mint unused condition.
Dated May 1980. Made by Associated Trapinex Ltd of Redhill Surrey.
Originally intended to be displayed inside a bus.  

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£35

Genuine Buzby wall poster. 14" diameter; vinyl with self adhesive back. 
In mint unused condition.

Dated April 1979. Made by Pegasus Print and Supply and location is unknown.

THE CLASSIC BUZBY POSTER

 

Who was Buzby?

Buzby, the multi-coloured bird, was the hero of a long running British Post Office Telephones publicity drive during the late 1970's to early 1980's. He appeared in a series of television commercials where his punch line was "Make Someone Happy"
The television commercials featured the British character actor Bernard Cribbens as Buzby's voice.
There was an extensive poster and billboard promotion of which the above are just a small part. 
 The campaign attracted a great deal of publicity at the time, with the public either loving Buzby (The majority) or loathing him (The minority).

 

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If you wish to place an order, or have an enquiry, please read all of this section before trying to contact me I much prefer it you to call me (Gavin Payne) by telephone if you wish to place an order, or have an enquiry. Now my wife is at home recovering well from her accident, I can usually be reached 9.00am to 5.30pm seven days of the week. Calls in the evening are not appreciated and could make me very grumpy. The number is 01245 400601, or if calling from outside the United Kingdom (44)1245 400601.
I am in attendance in the shop most Saturday and Sunday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00. If you have a telephone in your possession that you want to know more about, or have repaired or converted, please have it right next to you when you call. It is not sufficient just to have a note of any markings or to rely on memory. It may be useful to have a selection of small flat bladed screwdrivers to hand.  Please also note, I do not give advice for DIY repairs or conversions or valuations of any kind over the telephone or by email. You are welcome to bring the telephone to my shop for help or comments.
Emails to gp@theoldtelephone.co.uk .  If you do not receive an answer to an email in a day or so, please call me on the telephone number above.
By post to The Old Telephone Company, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre,
 Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 7RE.
 


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