Fully Refurbished & Working Siemens Brothers 366 Wall Phone - White

Description

The Siemens brothers were extremely prolific inventors who are credited with a range of innovations such as the electric elevator, the pneumatic tube system, gun cotton, and the gas regenerative furnace used in steel making. It was their work in electrical generation and telecommunications, however, that revolutionized the 19th century world.
The Siemens Brothers began their experimentation with electricity during the mid 1800's and they invented the dynamo that paved the way for the universal employment of electrical heavy current. They developed groundbreaking telegraphic equipment, and are credited for erecting the first great telegraphic line in Europe. At sea, they laid six Atlantic telegraph cables, one of which was 3000 miles long. It was natural evolution for Siemens to become involved in all aspects of electrical design and manufacture, including telephony.
Just prior to World War II, they were responsible for producing 1/12 of the world's electrical goods. Today Siemens employs over 450,000 people in 190 countries and they are one of the largest cellular phone manufacturers in the world. The Siemens 366 Wall Phone was used extensively during the 1940's and 50's. This particular phone is fully compatible with the North American phone system and is in full working condition. You should inform your local telephone company before connecting this, or any antique or classic telephone to the public telephone network.
The Restoration Process
Dial
– The dial has been fully disassembled, cleaned, lubed and timed to ensure years of trouble free service. The number plate has been cleaned and polished making it look almost new.  A brand new die cut dial card and acetate cover have been added as well
Cords
– The phone has been outfitted with brand new white cloth covered cords that are made in house on the same type of equipment originally used by the phone companies. They look amazing. The line cord has a modular connection to facilitate a modern connection to your wall jack.
Shell & Handset
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Both have been painstakingly put through a multi-step restoration process which includes sanding with 400, 800, 1000, 2000 grit. This ensures that there are no scratches, dents or dings. The shell is then professionally painted in a high gloss white using Polane. This is a very durable and scratch resistant paint that will hold up for years. This is the same process the phone companies used to refurbish their own telephones.
Do you currently have any rotary phones? If the answer is no, it is always a good idea to call your local phone company and check if they still support “pulse” dialing. If they do, you are all set to go. If they do not, your phone will not be able to place calls without a converter. We have an external solution for 44.95.
We also have an internal converter that is hidden inside the phone that works with all telephone providers. If you would wish to have this option, add the phone and this item to your cart and check out:
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About Us
Oldphoneworks is one of the largest suppliers of antique phones and parts in the world.  We manufacture cloth covered telephone cords on-site using original equipment and top quality materials.  Our telephone cords are available in a variety of styles, lengths and colors including black, brown, green, red, blue, green, orange and yellow.  We also manufacture dial plate overlays for over 50 different types of dial plates.
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Shipping Information
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Customer Service Guarantee
Customer service is our #1 priority and we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. As a result we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with the quality, materials or workmanship of your purchase, you can contact us for a return authorization number and return the product in original, unused condition within 14 days for exchange or refund. (PLEASE NOTE -  the buyer pays for the return shipping charges with the exception of out of the box defects during the 14 day exchange period).
Warranty Information
We offer a full warranty on this phone should it prove to be defective within 1 year of the initial shipping date. We will repair, replace or refund defective items. This warranty obviously excludes physical damage, water damage, abuse, etc.  The customer will be required to pay shipping to our depot, while we will cover the cost of returning the product to the customer. Shipping and handling charges are not refundable.
About Taxes
Please note that we are required to charge the local HST rate on all purchases that are shipped to an address within an HST province in Canada.  We are required to charge GST on shipments to all other provinces.  No sales taxes will be charged by us for shipments to the USA.