Philips - Analogue telephone - Plastic - PTT Philips Girotel-C100

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Philips Girotel-C100, PTT Philips, a plastic Dutch telecom terminal from the 1970s–1980s, not in working order, with dimensions 21 cm W x 11 cm H x 25 cm D, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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Step back in time to the early days of electronic banking with this rare and fully functional Philips Girotel-C100-NL, developed for the PTT. This device formed the bridge between the living room and the bank in the early 1980s, long before online banking became the norm. A unique collectible for enthusiasts of telecom history, design classics, and early digital technology.

This Girotel is equipped with:
• The original screen on which the historical menu structure is still perfectly visible
• A fold-out QWERTY keyboard for entering payment orders
• A smart card reader
• Original power adapter and accompanying cabling

The combination of phone, terminal and keyboard makes this device an iconic piece of Dutch technological development. The design exudes pure retro charm and is a stunning addition to museum collections, telecom enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to cherish the evolution of digital banking.

An extraordinary opportunity to own a functional piece of Dutch fintech history.

Phone operation unknown.

Dimensions;
Diameter 30.5 cm
Depth 8.5 cm

Photos provide a clear picture of the quality and are part of the description.

The whole item will be sent well packaged with tracking. The shipping costs also include the costs for packing, packaging materials and transport. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

Philips Girotel, PTT telephone, bank terminal, vintage telecom, retro computer, smartcard, electronic banking, Girotel C100, design classic, Dutch technology

Step back in time to the early days of electronic banking with this rare and fully functional Philips Girotel-C100-NL, developed for the PTT. This device formed the bridge between the living room and the bank in the early 1980s, long before online banking became the norm. A unique collectible for enthusiasts of telecom history, design classics, and early digital technology.

This Girotel is equipped with:
• The original screen on which the historical menu structure is still perfectly visible
• A fold-out QWERTY keyboard for entering payment orders
• A smart card reader
• Original power adapter and accompanying cabling

The combination of phone, terminal and keyboard makes this device an iconic piece of Dutch technological development. The design exudes pure retro charm and is a stunning addition to museum collections, telecom enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to cherish the evolution of digital banking.

An extraordinary opportunity to own a functional piece of Dutch fintech history.

Phone operation unknown.

Dimensions;
Diameter 30.5 cm
Depth 8.5 cm

Photos provide a clear picture of the quality and are part of the description.

The whole item will be sent well packaged with tracking. The shipping costs also include the costs for packing, packaging materials and transport. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.

Philips Girotel, PTT telephone, bank terminal, vintage telecom, retro computer, smartcard, electronic banking, Girotel C100, design classic, Dutch technology

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
PTT Philips Girotel-C100
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Designer/Artist/Maker
Philips
Material
Plastic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
25 cm
In Working Order
No
Estimated Period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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