The Bakelite Pyramid from 1930's

The 1930’s signalled the growth in manufacture of Bakelite telephones with their clean classic lines and the increased use of the handset combination in preference to the separate ear and mouthpieces. As a result of this development throughout the world, one or two classics emerged from most countries and we will show a small number of these here. This picture shows a black PMG 232 "Pyramid" phone recovered from use in Australia, but also common in the UK.  

It is very similar to the initial shape developed by the British Siemens Bros. Company and called the Neophone.

It was most commonly made in black, but mottled brown, ivory, red and green were also available – these other colours do command very high prices, but great care is needed in purchasing because they could be reproduction – quite a number from India have been seen recently. GEC (UK) also made a similar unit called the Gecophone.

This telephone has the Black dial ring, but I can change it for the Nickel plated version - no charge

The Wall mount Pyramid telephone. Technically the same as the Pyramid shown above, but much rarer

This classic wall telephone from the 1930’s is in stunning condition when we realise that it is around 75 years old; and the technology still works perfectly for every day use 

A very rare phone, this one manufactured by AT&E (in the UK) for export to Australia, before manufacturing facilities were established in Oz.

Some pics look as though there is a brownish tinge but the phones are Jet Black.

1930s North Electric Bakelite Pyramid

Another classic Pyramid shaped Bakelite telephone. This very rare phone is from the North Electric Co in the US. An exceptional phone and hard to get without any damage. The handset cord would need replacing if this was to be used as a working phone (no charge)