British Rail telephone

Description

This push button British Rail telephone was designed to be wall mounted and was intended for employee use only. It is thought to date from the 1970s or 1980s. The metal box containing the telephone has an illustration of the handset on the door and two ringer bells at the rear. The receiver is made from black phenol formaldehyde and there is a plastic sign on the inside of the lid which reads 'Clip handset firmly in position before closing door'.
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Inscriptions

"S/No. 8709001632 . Made in England"

Object number

AIBDC : 000876

Date

1970 - 1989 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
140mm
Depth
160mm
Length
300mm

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