When one thinks of an antique telephone, the image of an old crank wall phone generally comes to mind. Since its invention in 1876 the telephone evolved along with the technology of the time. Not only was there an evolution in the instruments but many different manufacturers produced various styles and a certain uniqueness to their wall and desk telephones. The uniqueness of the old telephones has become very attractive and many people have found these to be interesting collectable's. The pages on this site will provide links to the history of the telephone and the histories of a number of current telephone companies. In addition, information about antique telephones, wiring diagrams, where to obtain parts and the Antique Telephone Collectors Association is provided.. 

 

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Like old phones? There might be a telephone show at a town near you.

Check out the Antique Telephone Collectors Association website for upcoming telephone shows on the events page.

 

PHONE OF THE MONTH

is the Wilhelm Candlestick Telephone.

The Wilhelm Telephone Mfg. Co. operated from 1898 until 1913. The uniqueness of the Wilhelm phones is the transmitter which contains two separate diaphragms bearing against opposite sides of the same electrode emanating to a single mouthpiece. This phone is a Wilhelm "potbelly" candlestick with a "long pole" receiver.


Photo ©Chuck Eby

 



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