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richrussell · 11th Jun 2012, 3:36 pm

Ooh - I've got a pair of those. They were in my grandparents house in London when they moved in (1940s). The previous owner was a doctor, and the phone was used for his secretary to let him know a client was waiting. I had them working when I was about 14, but haven't tried since. Mine don't have the labels on the terminals though, which made it more difficult!

I seem to think I had a 1.5V battery at each end, but can't be sure.

Rich.

11th Jun 2012, 3:36 pm	#7
richrussell Heptode Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 979	Re: 1920s Direct line telephone/intercom Ooh - I've got a pair of those. They were in my grandparents house in London when they moved in (1940s). The previous owner was a doctor, and the phone was used for his secretary to let him know a client was waiting. I had them working when I was about 14, but haven't tried since. Mine don't have the labels on the terminals though, which made it more difficult! I seem to think I had a 1.5V battery at each end, but can't be sure. Rich.