Heemaf 1955 PTT - Analogue telephone - Bakelite
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful and probably still working analog phone. The phone was used in the Netherlands by the PTT (Post, Telegraph and Telephone), the former Dutch state-owned company for telephony. The phone is of the Heemaf 1955 type, and was produced in the Netherlands (Enschede) by the firm Heemaf. This happened in March 1962 (see figures at the bottom (photo)). The first phone of this type was produced in 1955. Production was scaled down from 1965, and the phone was replaced by the more modern T65 type.
From 1950 there were three companies that made the well-known black phones for the PTT: the Dutch branch of Ericsson in Rijen, the Dutch Standard Electric Company in The Hague, and Heemaf in Hengelo. The phones from the three companies look very similar, but are indeed different.
The height of the device is 13 cm, the width of the mouthpiece is 25 cm, and the base measures 115 cm x 19 cm. The weight is 2.3 kg.
This phone is still entirely made of Bakelite. The color is black. This phone has probably been exposed to sunlight, as the color has faded somewhat (from black to anthracite-gray) but not a lot. The early versions of this device were still equipped with the old-fashioned cloth cables. This later model has the more familiar curled and varnished cable attached to the mouthpiece (see photos).
A special detail of this device is the earth/ground key. The earth key was used in combination with a home telephone exchange. If, during an external call, one pressed the earth key briefly, the call was put on hold and one would hear the internal dial tone, allowing an internal conversation (recall). This button was informally also called the “recall button.” The earth key can be seen in the photo as the white button on the device, large enough to accommodate the PTT logo inside it.
The phone is probably still functional, but this has not been checked. It is an iconic device, combining old elements (black Bakelite) with newer elements (more modern construction). Although the phone is about 55 years old and was in use for many years, it still looks excellent. On the back, a small Bakelite corner has broken off (see photos). This happens very often with this material, but it is hardly visible. It is a typical vintage device that fits in any type of interior and that you can take back to bygone times. It is certainly a conversation piece!
The phone is carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful and probably still working analog phone. The phone was used in the Netherlands by the PTT (Post, Telegraph and Telephone), the former Dutch state-owned company for telephony. The phone is of the Heemaf 1955 type, and was produced in the Netherlands (Enschede) by the firm Heemaf. This happened in March 1962 (see figures at the bottom (photo)). The first phone of this type was produced in 1955. Production was scaled down from 1965, and the phone was replaced by the more modern T65 type.
From 1950 there were three companies that made the well-known black phones for the PTT: the Dutch branch of Ericsson in Rijen, the Dutch Standard Electric Company in The Hague, and Heemaf in Hengelo. The phones from the three companies look very similar, but are indeed different.
The height of the device is 13 cm, the width of the mouthpiece is 25 cm, and the base measures 115 cm x 19 cm. The weight is 2.3 kg.
This phone is still entirely made of Bakelite. The color is black. This phone has probably been exposed to sunlight, as the color has faded somewhat (from black to anthracite-gray) but not a lot. The early versions of this device were still equipped with the old-fashioned cloth cables. This later model has the more familiar curled and varnished cable attached to the mouthpiece (see photos).
A special detail of this device is the earth/ground key. The earth key was used in combination with a home telephone exchange. If, during an external call, one pressed the earth key briefly, the call was put on hold and one would hear the internal dial tone, allowing an internal conversation (recall). This button was informally also called the “recall button.” The earth key can be seen in the photo as the white button on the device, large enough to accommodate the PTT logo inside it.
The phone is probably still functional, but this has not been checked. It is an iconic device, combining old elements (black Bakelite) with newer elements (more modern construction). Although the phone is about 55 years old and was in use for many years, it still looks excellent. On the back, a small Bakelite corner has broken off (see photos). This happens very often with this material, but it is hardly visible. It is a typical vintage device that fits in any type of interior and that you can take back to bygone times. It is certainly a conversation piece!
The phone is carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.3 kg
Style subtype
Dutch design
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Heemaf 1955 PTT
Material
Bakelite
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
19 cm
In working order
Yes
Estimated period
March 1962
