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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My telephone number (Daytime only) is 01245 400601


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This section is primarily directed to UK customers, 
so may not be relevant elsewhere.
Please check with your own telephone company

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Will these telephones work in countries other than the UK?

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Costs to the USA

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What happens if it goes wrong? (UK Customers) 

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What happens if it goes wrong (Overseas customers)

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Who restores them, and what is done?

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Will a cordless telephone, answering machine, computer modem (dial up or broadband) or fax work with one of your telephones connected?

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I am connected to a new digital line, or cable TV line, will the telephone work?

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Will "Star" services work using one of your telephone?

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On modern telephones, there is marked a "Ren" number. What does it mean, and what is the REN number of your telephones?

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What is dial Tinkle?

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I have heard that reproductions of the telephones are made. Do you sell them? 

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What is Bakelite and Ebonite?

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Can you convert or repair my own telephone?

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I would like to know more about old telephones

 

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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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