Western Electric - 20AL - Brass Antique Phones the first versions had a

the first versions had a die-cast zinc housing

Base – The base is completely stripped of all its components

Shell & Handset – The shell has been painstakingly put through a multi-step restoration process which includes sanding with 400

(Note - the modular handset connection also has the benefit of a modular line cord connection to the phone)

and a chrome "pickup" bar under the handset

Western Electric - 20AL - Brass Antique Phones the first versions had aHistory The Western Electric Number 20 series Candlestick telephones made their debut in 1904. The metal parts of the phone were made of brass. Early models were generally nickel plated, while the majority of the phones produced after 1910 were painted with a black finish. The natural brass finish was occasionally seen, but it was not generally favoured due to the high maintenance requirements. After World War I, the Model 40 was introduced. This