The Old Telephone Company,  Essex, England
Established in 1986
Exclusively old telephones and parts for over 20 years

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Bell sets

Can't hear your telephone ring?*

Need a bell for your 200 series telephone?

Miss the "old fashioned ring"?

We may have the answer here. Just plug one in!

The type 64d bells are semi-weatherproof and can installed inside a house or in a reasonably sheltered position outside.
They are ideal if you need a neat small bell which is easy to install. They can be fixed to a wall or shelf, or just tucked out of the way.
The bell gongs are the same as those fitted to a 300 series telephone, so will have a loud melodious ring.
They are all in new unused condition but are at least 25 years old.
They are supplied with a two way adaptor and a three metre lead with a BT plug on the end.

Bell set type 26 was designed as an extension bell inside the house. It is also custom made to fit under and to be attached to a type 232 telephone. The bells have a similar sound to a bell set 64d.

Bell set type 1A is the older wood version of a No 26 bell set.

Other bells such as Danish and Belgian are also in stock. Please call me for details.

All these bell sets are supplied with a 3 metre cord and two way adaptor enabling them to be plugged in to a telephone socket. Simply unplug your existing telephone, plug in the two way adaptor and then plug your telephone and bell set into the adaptor. It could not be easier.
They are powered by the telephone line so do not need a mains socket nearby. They will work normally with both dial and modern push button telephones.

* If you are considering buying one of these bell sets because you are hard of hearing, it is well worth calling into the shop. I have a good selection of the 64d bell sets on display which have been specially adjusted for these circumstances. You can hear them ring and choose the one which suits you best.

Technical note.  I am often asked if they can be used as door bells. Generally speaking they cannot, as they are designed to be used on an AC system at a frequency of around 20-25 Hz.

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I prefer payment by all the usual Credit/Debit Cards.

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. I can be reached during normal office hours seven days a 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.

Emails to gp@theoldtelephone.co.uk . Due to the high levels of spam mail I receive, the spam filter is at maximum followed by automatic email deletion. Some genuine emails are being detected as spam and deleted. 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.

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.

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Last modified: July 19, 2008