OKI - Analogue telephone - Phenolic bakelite, Metal - Old-fashioned dial base

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OKI Electric of Japan presents a 1966 vintage rotary dial telephone in a rare green bakelite casing with a metal base, in good condition and in working order, measuring 12 cm high, 14 cm wide and 11 cm deep.

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This is a 1966 vintage rotary dial telephone manufactured by OKI Electric in Japan. It's a standard office telephone from the 1960s (Showa 1960s). The entire unit features a rare mint green bakelite casing with a smooth, intact glaze. It comes with a matching spiral rubber telephone cord. The transparent plastic dial on the front is engraved with the OKI logo, and a serial number slot is provided in the center. The metal mechanism on the bottom cover is intact, and the original manufacturing label clearly indicates it was manufactured in June 1966. The bakelite body shows no signs of dents or cracks, the dial mechanism is in good condition, the telephone cord shows slight signs of aging, the metal mechanism on the bottom cover shows natural oxidation, there are no missing parts, and it shows normal signs of use.

This is a 1966 vintage rotary dial telephone manufactured by OKI Electric in Japan. It's a standard office telephone from the 1960s (Showa 1960s). The entire unit features a rare mint green bakelite casing with a smooth, intact glaze. It comes with a matching spiral rubber telephone cord. The transparent plastic dial on the front is engraved with the OKI logo, and a serial number slot is provided in the center. The metal mechanism on the bottom cover is intact, and the original manufacturing label clearly indicates it was manufactured in June 1966. The bakelite body shows no signs of dents or cracks, the dial mechanism is in good condition, the telephone cord shows slight signs of aging, the metal mechanism on the bottom cover shows natural oxidation, there are no missing parts, and it shows normal signs of use.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Old-fashioned dial base
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
OKI
Material
Phenolic bakelite, Metal
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
11 cm
In working order
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
Private

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