Description
French Model S63 Brown
This was the standard desk telephone in France. Manufactured by Ericsson for the French Post Office (PTT).
The S63 replaced the U43 in 1963.
Telic probably manufactured this telephone. For Tomson CFF Telephone So Co Tel.
The curly cord is original and the line jack cord is new and black from the UK. The date of the S63 1982.
It is in very good condition and has been converted to work in the United Kingdom. (if you have pulse dialling).
NB The colour has not been reproduced as well as I would have liked, although these are the actual photos of this item which is ‘two-tone brown’.
WILL YOUR TELEPHONE WORK?
Remember that dial telephones need to have PULSE DIALLING on your telephone line to be able to dial out. Even if you have TONE DIALLING, which is the other form of dialling, they will still ring on an incoming call. You would still be able to pick up the call and talk. You would not be able to dial out.
Most antique (and later) models have mechanical bells. Many telephone lines now are termed VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). These ‘lines’ do not have enough “juice” to power the telephone’s bell sets. The Trimfone is the exception. However, there are APAs (Analogue phone adapters) on the market. Have not had a personal experience with these though.
INFORMATION SOURCES:
First of all, Royal Mail will handle your order. Therefore please see our Shop menu for postal options: Postage We charge a flat postal rate for telephones. We will use Royal Mail’s Special Delivery service charging you £10.00. If the cost for a particulay telephone was less than £10.00 we would offer a discount for the difference. (£10.00 less ‘actual cost’ = discount). Compensation required? Use this option if compensation may need to be claimed.
French Model S63 Brown
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