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Automatic Electric Model 50

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Automatic Electric is a telephone maker that was based in Chicago, IL. This model was introduced in 1940. This phone was the wall mount equivalent to the model 40, commonly referred to as the "Shirley Temple" phone.

The phone is made of Bakelite and shined up beautifully. The phone originally came with a straight handset cord, but later models used the curl cord. I can do either way for you at your request (if no request is made, I'll pick one that's nice).

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  See below for options to go with your phone.

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Chrome Edition

$225 + $9.95 USA Shipping

AE50 Ringing

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Standard Black Edition

$165 + $9.95 USA Shipping

 

  Optional upgrade items for your phone. Select from your choices below and purchase each separately.

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Black Cloth Cord Upgrade

If you would like high quality reproduction cloth cords, you can upgrade for an additional $20 by clicking here after purchasing the phone.
  Cutaway Finger Wheel

Black "Cutaway" finger wheel upgrade for the black edition AE50

The "cutaway" Finger Wheel was developed to increase the visibility of the number dial plate. It differs from the "full-circle" plate in that the portion between the finger hole "1" and the finger hole "0" is cut away.

You can order this upgrade for an additional $15 by clicking here after purchasing the phone.
  Cutaway Finger Wheel

Chrome "Cutaway" finger wheel upgrade for the chrome edition AE50

The "cutaway" Finger Wheel was developed to increase the visibility of the number dial plate. It differs from the "full-circle" plate in that the portion between the finger hole "1" and the finger hole "0" is cut away.

You can order this upgrade for an additional $25 by clicking here after purchasing the phone.

These phones have been thoroughly refurbished and are in great working order, ready to plug in and use.

If you wish to pay by check, please e-mail so we can make necessary arrangements.

If you live in the USA, and want to pay by credit card, just click on the "Paypal Buy Now" icon associated with the phone. You do not need to have a Paypal account to use this service.

(International buyers please e-mail me to arrange purchase)

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