This is an authentic Western Electric 20AL candlestick telephone, produced in the early 1900s. These iconic “upright” desk stand phones were widely used in homes and businesses during the 1910s–1920s and have since become highly collectible pieces of telecommunications history. From a local collector's estate.
* Maker: Western Electric Company in USA
* Model: 20AL (Desk Stand Candlestick Telephone)
* Material: Brass with black bakelite mouthpiece and earpiece
* Markings: Stamped with patent dates around the base (Aug. 16, 1904 / Jan. 26, 1915)
* Other Markings: AL20 behind Transmitter ~ Below the mouthpiece is a brass plate = "Property of American Tel and Telco 323"
* Condition: Pre-Owned Antique condition with brass finish.
* Functionality: Untested. Sold as a display / collector’s piece.
* Dimensions: Approx. 11” tall (standard for candlestick models).