Antique Telephone T. L. Hall Walnut DB, No Ring, Mag And Ringer Test Ok (2755)
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4364007 | Brand: Stromberg-Carlson |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Modified Item: No |
This is a T.L. Hall walnut double box in fair condition; the finish is poor. This phone is from Marshalltown, Iowa.Note these issues:· circuitry: When cranked, the magneto does not ring the bells. When we direct wired the magneto to the bells, they rang. There is a break in the vintage wiring between the magneto and the bells, but both components work.· backboard: 1 split at the top edge of the backboard· backboard: 1 patched hole in the backboard below and to the left of t...he transmitter base· backboard: see the "scuff marks" by the two right transmitter base screws· backboard: 1 split at the bottom edge of the backboard extends all the way up to the flare. This separation appears to have been repaired/reglued sometime in the past· backboard: 1 other split (in addition to the one at the flare) at the bottom edge of the backboard· top box backboard: 1 split at the top edge of the top box backboard· top box: 1 split across the bottom panel of the top box; it looks like it has been reglued sometime in the past · door: there is a blemish on the lower portion of the door, and "newspaper fragments" appear stuck to the finish· door inside surface: 4 pinholes on the upper half of the inside surface of the door, above the ringer· door inside surface: 12 pinholes on the lower half of the inside surface of the door· door inside surface: 1 of the2 little screws that hold the door latch mechanism in place is missing· shelf: 1 patched hole in the routed edge at the front of the shelf. · shelf: 1 inch of the "pencil stop" portion of the shelf has been reattached/reglued sometime in the past· battery box front panel: 1 split the entire length of the front panel of the battery box that has been reglued at the joint.· battery box front panel: There is also another split and a nail head at the bottom edge of the front panel · battery box right panel: there is an obvious glue joint at the right side panel where it has been attached to the front panel· battery box bottom panel: there is an obvious glue joint where the bottom panel meets the front panel· battery box left panel: there are nail holes/heads at the top of the left panel where it attaches to the shelf· battery box left panel: the left panel of the battery box is split the whole length of the joint with the front panel. Currently, the left edge does not meet the front panel.· battery box left panel: there is 1 split at the top edge of the left panel where it meets the shelf.Exterior: The top box is unmarked; the lightening arrestor is correct for the phone also. The bells are dirty nickel.Receiver & Transmitter: The receiver is old and unmarked. The transmitter bears the information "T. L. Hall, Marshalltown Iowa" which has been stamped onto the face plate. Both the mouthpiece and the cord are new. Door closure: The door is fitted with a key closure mechanism. When the mechanism is rotated, a metal "tongue" is supposed to rotate into a slot in the wooden side wall of the box to secure the door. The lock mechanism does rotate smoothly, and the condition of the slot in the wooden sidewall is fair/functional . The "tongue" does catch in the slot and secure the door. We were able to rotate the closure mechanism using an old key that we had on hand, however, AN OLD KEY DID NOT COME WITH THIS PHONE. *** Please be advised that an old key is NOT included in this sale ***.Interior: Inside is an unmarked 4 bar magneto which is composed of chrome bars. When cranked, the magneto does not ring the bells. When we direct wired the magneto to the bells, they rang. There is a break in the vintage wiring between the magneto and the bells, but both components work. Both the switch hook and the ringer are unmarked. The ringer bears a patent date. (2755)Getting started with your item: In order to avoid damage during shipment, we may remove some parts and package them separately within the shipping box You may find that the mouthpiece, the crank, and the receiver need to be reinstalled, depending on the item you have purchased. Use a clockwise motion to reinstall the mouthpiece and crank. To ring the bells, read the listing information. Sometimes, while cranking, there is a button that has to be concurrently pushed, and sometimes the receiver has to be in either the "hung up" or in the "off switch hook" position. Please also review my other listings for Singlebox, Doublebox, and Fiddleback Antique Wooden Wall telephones! I have quality Antique Wooden Wall phones, and you don't want to miss out.
