Western Electric 653 - Black Wall Phone 1930s A real collector's item this

A real collector's item this item is in great condition

or preservatives added

Handset reads "EMERGENCY" in large lettering

we call these B condition shells

Western Electric 653 - Black Wall Phone 1930s A real collector's item thisThe Western Electric 653 Metal Wall Phone dates from the 1930s and includes all required components including the ringer in a single cabinet. The Restoration Process Dial The dial has been fully disassembled, cleaned, lubed and timed to ensure years of trouble free service. The outer edge of the dial has been stripped and repainted with a gloss black enamel. The number plate has been cleaned and a perfectly matching overlay has been applied. The