Telephones

Author: Kate Dooner
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764321351
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Innovative designs in over 500 color photos trace the development of telephones rom Bell's first experimental equipment. Exquisite examples of wooden box phones, vanities, upright "candlesticks," and desk stand or "cradle" phones include Canadian and European models. This volume has become an important reference with descriptions of numerous telephone companies and manufacturers and an updated value guide. This is the most expansive work compiled on antique telephones, helping a growing and exciting hobby.

Telephones

Author: Kate E. Dooner
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764303524
Category : Telephone
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The telephone you stashed away in your attic years ago is likely to be a magnificent treasure today! Enjoy this wonderful depiction of innovative telephones in over 500 color photographs tracing the development of the telephone from Bell's first experimental equipment. The book pictures exquisite examples of wooden box phones, vanities, upright "candlesticks," and desk stand or "cradle" phones, including some Canadian and European models. This volume has become an important reference for the novice and avid telephone collector alike, with full descriptions of the numerous telephone companies and manufacturers and, in this 3rd edition, an updated value guide. This is the most expansive work ever compiled on collecting antique telephones, helping it become a growing and exciting hobby. Book jacket.

Old-Time Telephones! Design, History, and Restoration

Author: Ralph O. Meyer
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764322822
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Over 120 black and white photos and 175 patent drawing, charts, diagrams, and schematics trace a century's development of telephones, from Alexander Graham Bell's first box of 1877 to Trimline models from Western Electric. This valuable reference also provides technical information about their electrical circuitry and electrical measurements required to successfully repair, restore, and maintain a collection. Also included are a bibliography, an index, and a price guide for the telephones displayed. This reference is essential for every serious telephone collector, dealer, or restorer.

Refurbish Antique Telephones for Fun and Hobby

Author: Ed Mitchell
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426962843
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
You dont need to know anything about electronics or telephones to refurbish your own non-working antique telephone. Simply follow the step-by-step procedures outlined in Refurbish Antique Telephones for Fun and Hobby to make your antique telephone look and work just as it did one hundred years ago. Turn a dust-laden oak wall phone into a beautiful piece of furniture that will serve as the focal point of an office, kitchen, or hallway. Transform a vintage Sultan phone from the 1920s into an instant conversation piece. No confusing circuit diagrams to follow. Just follow the steps given in words to wire the phone. There are loads of pictures to help walk you through the process of restoring your own small piece of history. There are even instructions on how to create a hidden touch-tone dial. All you need to get started are some basic tools and an old telephone. So hit those antique stores and flea markets with abandon, because Refurbish Antique Telephones for Fun and Hobby will help make your next telephone restoration project a success.

100 Years of Bell Telephones

Author: Richard Mountjoy
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Explores the technology & the history of the telephone, from the Coffin sets of the 1870s to the Princess phones of the 1960s and beyond.

2018 - DEBBIES BOOK(R) 30th Edition

Author: Debbie Hemela
Publisher: Debbies Book, Inc
ISBN: 1938666119
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
2018 Debbies Book® 30th Edition Digital/Printable Book 5 ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Searchable eBook PDF with the full exported database • Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices • Blog featuring how-tos, vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Addresses for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are only displayed in the Prop House and Costume Rental House categories to save space.

Vintage Telephones of the World

Author: P. J. Povey
Publisher: IET
ISBN: 9780863411403
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Experimental telephones / Bell and Edison / improved speaking and listening / electrophone / coinbox / early telephones from France, Sweden and Germany / first British post office phone / first world war telephones / laryngaphone.

2017 - DEBBIES BOOK(R) 29th Edition

Author: Debbie Hemela
Publisher: Debbies Book, Inc
ISBN: 1938666097
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 254

Book Description
2017 Debbies Book® 29th Edition Digital/Printable Book 5 ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Tablet-friendly eBook for users who love their iPads and eReaders • Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices • Blog featuring how-tos, vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Listings for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are shortened to one or two lines to save space. Their full contact information is located within the Prop House and Costume Rental Houses categories only.

2016 - DEBBIES BOOK(R) 28th Edition EBOOK

Author: Debbie Hemela
Publisher: Debbies Book, Inc
ISBN: 1938666089
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2169

Book Description
2016 Debbies Book® 28th Edition Full Database eBook 5 ways to experience Debbies Book®! • Physical book for users who want to hold it in their hands • Printable book for users who want to print certain pages • Tablet-friendly eBook for users who love their iPads and eReaders • Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices • Blog featuring how-tos, vendors and news The book is organized by categories in alphabetical order. Listings for Prop Houses and Costume Rental Houses are shortened to one or two lines to save space. Their full contact information is located within the Prop House and Costume Rental Houses categories only.

Telephone Collecting

Author: Kate E. Dooner
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887404894
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 125

Book Description
Here, in text and over 250 color photos, a history of the design of the telephone is presented from Art Deco to novelty phones of the 1980s. The largest telephone companies are discussed, including Western Electric, Automatic Electric, Stromberg-Carlson, Kellogg, and North Electric. There's also information on European telephones.