  This is a New Old Stock (NOS) 500 Rotary dial desk telephone "Salesman Sample" from the 1960's-1970's. It was used by telephone employees including telephone repair employees as a sales tool to show customers the other colors available for the Western Electric 500 Rotary dial desk telephone that customers had in their homes. The customer generally received a default color (Black) and if they wanted to change colors, it would cost the customer a one-time charge of $ 7.50 to change colors. Longer handset cords also cost more. Measures 4 3/8" long x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" tall. NOTE: This Item is for display purposes only, rotary dial does not turn, NO handset cord was attached and it does not work. Item pictured is the Style you will receive. |
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