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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All about The Old Telephone Company

The Old Telephone Company was formed in 1986 by Gavin Payne, then, a process control engineer with The Central Electricity Generating Board. (The power station utility in The UK)

With retirement still some time away, I realised that a more demanding hobby than photography was called for. By a series of co-incidences my attention was drawn to old telephones resulting in the formation of "The Old Telephone Company". Initially I exhibited my telephones at antique fairs mainly in North London, and East Anglia. 

In 1990 I retired, and shortly afterwards was persuaded to open a unit at The Battlesbridge Antiques Centre. 

My business is a "One Man Band". I buy, restore, and sell. Do the paperwork, keep the accounts, created this web site (courtesy of FrontPage2003).
 Not withstanding my comment about "One Man Band", I would not be able to carry on without the enthusiastic support of Heather (My lovely wife).

At least you know if you contact me, "The buck stops here".

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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.  

The Old Telephone Company respects your privacy, and will not divulge any information about you to a third party.
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Last modified: February 26, 2010