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
Having problems with your eBay
telephone?
Contact me, I may be able to help you.
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. 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.
an old Bakelite
telephone 
