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Unrestored Candlesticks.

Two unrestored candlesticks. Both are complete, in good condition and with all original components . On the left is the GPO standard with the all Bakelite Transmitte r #22. On the right is the second version of the Automatic Electric.  $300 each

#1 - Western Electric candlestick

All of the component parts are in excellent original condition; all parts genuine originals. Good Bakelite bell receiver; Good original fabric covered cords. Mouthpiece and earpiece have all correct and original internal parts.

Replaced felt base protector.

Well marked mouthpiece, receiver earpiece and candlestick base.

In working condition - No dial on this version, but it can be used to answer incoming calls.

#2 - Kellogg candlestick

All of the component parts are in excellent original condition. Very good Bakelite bell receiver; surprisingly this has kept its' original shiny black appearance - it is definitely genuine though. 

Good original fabric covered cords. The Bakelite stem is in exceptional condition, even though it has turned the usual brown/tortoiseshell colour from decades of handling.

Original felt base protector in good condition.

Well marked mouthpiece, receiver earpiece and candlestick base.

In working condition - No dial, but it can be used to answer incoming calls.

#3 - Leich

#5 - Early Automatic Electric with Strowger dial

Sold - Later version Automatic Electric Candlestick