Rotary GPO Stick Telephone with Wooden Bell Box
A rare and fully functional antique GPO stick telephone with a separate wooden bell box, from the early 1900s. Crafted from wood, metal and Bakelite, with a rotary dial on the bell box and a classic candlestick handset.
Category: Telephones · Read the history of Telephones
Description
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.
Product details
| Brand | GPO (General Post Office) |
|---|---|
| Type | Stick telephone with separate wooden bell box |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Material (telephone) | Wood, metal and Bakelite |
| Material (bell box) | Wood |
| Colour | Black with brass accents |
| Dial type | Rotary dial on the wooden bell box |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| 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.