Western Electric Metal Housing 302 Telephone

Originally designed in the 1930’s by industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss. These classic rotary dial phones were the workhorse of the Bell System from the late 1930's up until the 1960's.

The Western Electric 302 desk telephone was introduced in 1937. The first versions had a die-cast zinc housing and during the War changed to a thermo-plastic housing. The F-1 handsets were first made of bakelite and later changed to the much lighter thermo-plastic. The 302 was the first Bell System subscriber desk phone to contain the ringer and induction coil in the base of the phone. Previous desk models required a separate subscriber set or bell box (ringer).

This desirable 302 H-1 metal housing phone has been disassembled & truly meticulously restored.  Refinished with old-fashioned black lacquer paint and mint. Works and rings like it did over 68 years ago. You can dial out and receive calls with this phone.

I never use "Stock" photos.  I always take photos of the actual phone I have for sale.

 The nickel fingerstop is polished and looks beautiful.  The fingerwheel & dial center ring are mint.

Equipped with a nice new bell system dial center card.

 Equipped with a beautiful porcelain  z operator dial plate. 

 The #5 dial has been renovated and pulses correctly at 10 pulses per second (bell system standard).

This Art Deco phone is equipped with brass bells.  One bell gong has a higher tone than the other one to produce a unique bell sound that only an old telephone can give you. 

It's nice to hear a real bell ring in our world of harsh electronic noises.

 I recorded the actual ring from this telephone so you can hear it.

Click on the small phone below to hear the ring. 

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I have been restoring telephones professionally for many years,

 I am highly detail oriented and quality is all that matters. 

 I use the deepest black lacquer available for that original look. 

The only items I replaced are the brown cloth cords, the dial center card

 and the leather on the feet.

I never use clearcoats, paint or any other additive on my bakelite handsets.

 I guarantee this phone is complete, working and has all original W. E. parts.

 The inside of the phone is all original and complete with the original ringer, induction coil and capacitor.  

These wonderful old phones have no problems dialing out, receiving calls or ringing with their original components.  Our phone lines are still electrically identical to the way they were many years ago.

I pay attention to all details inside and out.

I double box pack with bubble wrap & peanuts & I will assure you that your phone arrives to you safely.

I never use "Stock" photos.  I always take photos of the actual phone I have for sale.

I accept paypal, money orders and personal checks.

Here are a couple of shipping choices......

• $10 for insured Signature Fed Ex ground.
• $23 for insured priority mail delivery.
• International shipping will be calculated at end of auction.