No. 0001 · London, United Kingdom · 1957
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Bakelite Rotary Telephone
₹7,000
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Over 100 years old, so India’s Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 does not allow it to leave the country.
No. 0003 · GPO (General Post Office) · United Kingdom · Early 1900s
Rotary GPO Stick Telephone with Wooden Bell Box
Price: ₹15,000
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- Signed certificate of authenticity included.
Curator’s notes
A symbol of early British telecommunication, this GPO stick telephone pairs a candlestick handset with a separate wooden bell box that carries the rotary dial — you speak and listen on the stick, and dial on the box.
It is built with a wood and metal stick body, a Bakelite mouthpiece and brass-accented components. The wooden bell box houses the dial and delivers a rich, crisp ring, just as it did over a century ago.
Originally used in British homes, businesses and offices, it can be connected to standard telephone lines with the right setup — a collectible antique that still works.
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Details
| Maker | GPO (General Post Office) |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Category | Telephones |
| Type | Stick telephone with separate wooden bell box |
| Material (telephone) | Wood, metal and Bakelite |
| Material (bell box) | Wood |
| Colour | Black with brass accents |
| Dial type | Rotary dial on the wooden bell box |
| Functionality | Fully functional and ready for use |
Condition
- Exterior
- Well preserved, with minor signs of age that add to its authentic charm.
- Functionality
- Fully working; connects to standard telephone lines with the right setup.
Comes with
A signed certificate and a place in our register
The certificate records what the piece is: its maker, period and condition. Its number, RA-0003, stays in the Real Antiques register, so the piece keeps its story if you ever pass it on.
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