Featured Oak Dovetailed box with bells on top. Phone?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by 916Bulldogs123, May 21, 2021.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Hoping someone can tell me what i have.
    Box is 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall.
    No markings other than on the bottom is stamped looks like 80 OHMS.
    Is it part of an old phone? If i open it up as i haven't tried will there be a makers name?
    Mikey
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    916Bulldogs123, May 21, 2021
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  2. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    Yes, you are correct, it's a 'bell set'. There may be a sticker/plaque inside.
     
    Ce BCA, May 21, 2021
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  3. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking a good deal for $5.00?
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 21, 2021
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  4. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Antique "ringer box", for old candlestick telephones. Like this:

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    Shangas, May 21, 2021
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  5. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I found out this is made by Western Electric.
    Interesting addition this has is the bells are adjustable. I was thinking of a restoration before selling. Any thoughts ? Can the bells be polished?
    Mikey
     
    916Bulldogs123, May 22, 2021
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  6. Rob Langdon

    Rob Langdon Well-Known Member

    Rob Langdon, May 23, 2021
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    The bells might polish somewhat, but they don't look brass.......at least to me....
     
    Aquitaine, May 23, 2021
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  8. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    They're probably nickel-plated brass.
     
    Shangas, May 23, 2021
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