1956 Red Western Electric 500 Desk Telephone - Full Resto, Not Painted For Sale

About this item:

This phone is an original Western electric 500 desk telephone from 4/56. The line cord has been added later. The handset cord is a faithful reproduction of the original. This is a very early "soft plastic" phone from when the just started offering these in color. I've buffed all the parts to a high shine, I've serviced the dial, and updated the wiring. It works perfectly. This phone is ready to plug in and use with no additional wiring or adapters.

No Landline? No problem.You can pair this up with your cell phone using the Cell2Jack and still have full function of this phone through your cell phone. Just add this listing to your align="left">Condition:

• All of the phones I sell are100% original vintage phones. The only modern parts you will find on my phones are cords and dial cards.

• All of the phones I sell are refurbished to look and work like new. This includes cleaning and lubricating dials, updating wiring, and full function testing before shipping.

• Each phone gets a new handsetcord and comes with a new line cord for plugging it into the wall.

• All plastics and Bakelite arebuffed to a high shine. In the case of discolored phones, the parts aresent in for professional painting using the same materials and processthe phone company used when refurbishing phones.

• All phones are adapted formodular use, so all you have to do is plug the phone in and use it. Wallphones come with a modern modular back, ready to snap onto the wall.

About Digital Dialing:

• If you have digital phone service, you will probably be unable to dial out with this phone. This is correctable by adding a digital converter to the phone. With this device installed you will be able to use this phone on any digital system.
• If you are using a Bluetooth connection, you will be able to dial out without needing a converter. Your phone will also ring just fine. I do have easy to use Bluetooth modu les available, you will find a link to it in the description above.
• Including a converter is an additional $70. If you want this option, message me for purchase instructions.

Shipping:

• I ship within 48 hours ofpayment.

• I combine phones to save onshipping. If you buy them separately, I'll refund back the difference.

• The phones are well packedto protect them during shipping.

Warranty:

• I will fix your phone free of charge if you send it to me for as long as you ownyour phone. I will pay return shipping after repairs are made (USAshipping only). This warranty does notcover damage from drops, floods, lightning strike, misuse, or any other cause for failureoutside of normal usage.

• I offer free support afterthe sale via email or phone call. I can help with any issues you mayhave with your new-old phone to insure an easy, smooth, and align="left">Returns:

  • If you do not like yourphone for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refundwithin 30 days of the sale date. Shipping charges are notrefundable.

  • I must receive the phoneback in the same condition it was sent out in. So please pack carefully,I will not refund if it is damaged in shipping. You'll have to file aclaim with the post office.

  About Me:
  • I have been restoring vintage telephones for 25+ years.
  • I am a telephone enthusiast, so quality is my primary concern.
  • I follow through with every sale, I'm here for any questions or concerns you might have after the sale.
  • I'm a member of the Antique Telephone Collectors Association and Telephone collectors International.
  • I've had an eBay presence since 1996.