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
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.
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".
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.