Vintage 1974 Deco-Tel Wood Rotary Phone Brass Eagle Western Electric - Works Great

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Authentic 1974 vintage Deco-Tel cradle rotary landline telephone. Manufactured by the American Telecommunications Corporation (ATC) in El Monte, California, this … Read more Authentic 1974 vintage Deco-Tel cradle rotary landline telephone. Manufactured by the American Telecommunications Corporation (ATC) in El Monte, California, this "Continental / Mediterranean" style phone features a solid wood chest base accented by a striking brass American bald eagle emblem on the front cradle.

TESTED AND WORKING GREAT! The rotary dial spins cleanly and returns smoothly. Handset audio is crisp and clear on both ends. Cosmetically, this phone is in Excellent vintage shape. The wood housing retains a rich tone, the brass hardware displays a brilliant luster, and the original bottom labels are perfectly intact.

Historical Authenticity
- Brand: Deco-Tel (American Telecommunications Corporation)
- Model Number: D-8M1310E
- Serial Number: 70371
- Year Made: October 1974 (Stamped 10-74 on the baseplate)
- Internal Mechanics: Genuine Western Electric / Bell Telephone Company components
- Connectivity: Built-in standard RJ11 modular jack on the bottom for easy modern
Buyer Note Regarding Dialing Out: Because this is an authentic 1974 analog phone, it uses mechanical "pulse" dialing. When plugged into modern digital, cable, VoIP, or fiber-optic phone lines, it will ring and receive incoming calls perfectly out of the box. However, to make outbound calls using the rotary dial on a modern digital network, you will need to use a simple external pulse-to-tone converter (such as a DialGizmo) or a pulse-compatible ATA adapter (such as a Grandstream HT801/HT802 with pulse dialing enabled in its settings). Please research "rotary pulse-to-tone converters" to see which easy setup best fits your modern home line! See less