The Old Telephone Company,  Essex, England
Established in 1986
Exclusively old telephones and parts for over 20 years
I have personally restored and sold over 3000 old telephones

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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!

Click to see a large image of Bellset 64dClick to see a large image of Bellset 64dThe 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.

Click to see a large image of Type 26 bellsetBell 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.

Click to see a large image of Type 1A bellsetBell 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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Bell set 64d
Plain Black Bell Gongs

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Price is £25

Post and packing £4

Bell set 64d
Polished Brass Bell Gongs

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Price is £40

Post and packing £4

Bell set 26 Black Bakelite Cover

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Price is £70  post war
Price is £80  pre war


Bell set 1A

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Price is £170


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Come to Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, the largest in Essex
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Credit/Debit Cards are preferred.

If you wish to place an order, or have an enquiry, please read all below.

Please call (Gavin Payne) by telephone if you wish to place an order, or have an enquiry.  I can usually be reached 9.00am to 5.45pm including weekends. Calls in the evening are not appreciated and could make me very grumpy. The number is 01245 400601.

I am in the shop most Saturday and Sunday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00. Conversions and repairs are often carried out while you wait.

If you have a telephone that you want to know more about, or have it repaired or converted, please have it right next to you when you call. Please also have a selection of small flat bladed screwdrivers to hand.
 I do not give advice for DIY repairs or conversions or valuations of any kind over the telephone or by email. Please bring the telephone to my shop for assessment, but always call me first before bringing it in.

Emails to gp@theoldtelephone.co.uk .

By post to The Old Telephone Company, Battlesbridge Antiques Centre,
 Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 7RE.
 

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