Fantastic Northern Electric 302 - Thermoplastic Version!

This wonderful working example of 1930s design is sure to fit into your period decorating scheme. What I love most about this phone is the great RRRING that will be sure to get the attention of everyone in your household!

The Model 302 desk telephone was introduced in 1937. Created by famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss, the first versions had a die-cast zinc housing, however, demands for metal during WW2 necessitated a shift to thermo-plastic housings on later models. The 302 series was the first Western Electric desk telephone to contain the ringer and induction coil within the phone. Previous desk models required a separate subscriber set or bell box that was attached by the line cord.

While the 302 series telephone is predominately found in black, it was also produced in nine colours. When the thermoplastic housings became the standard, the colours were moulded in the plastic of that colour rather than being painted on as was the case of the die-cast phones.

The Model 302 was manufactured until 1955, and during it's lifetime it was the workhorse of the phone system.

This thermoplastic 302 dates from the late 1940s and it has a mint condition numeric dial plate that shows virtually no wear. The bakelite handset has been lovingly refinished to bring out it's original high gloss sheen. The phone has been completely disassembled, carefully cleaned, and then expertly refinished with a beautiful black gloss finish that is unsurpassed in both appearance and durability. We accomplish this using a product called Polane. This is the very same product used by Western and Northen Electric years ago to factory refurbish their telephones. The Northern Electric 5H dial has been cleaned and timed and is ready to give another 50 years of faithful service.

As a finishing touch, a new brown cloth covered handset cord, and a modular line cord has been added to this classic. These cords Northern Electric used over 60 years ago. All components have been fully overhauled and tested to ensure that they will function properly both now, and in the years to come.

This wonderful piece of history carries a one year parts and labour warranty subject to our standard terms and conditions.

This is a great opportunity to own a fantastic piece of fully functional classic technology.