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		<title>Black and Silver Astral Telecom &#8220;Fab&#8221; Push Button Desktop Telephone</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A little bit glam and a whole lot of plastic, this is the Astral "Fab phone" which is push button telephone dating from the late 1980s and featuring last number re-dial, an electronic ringer and a shape which is all of its own. It's a combination of rounded body and angular handset with the former in a glossy black finish and the latter in a mirrored silver finish, chrome-like in appearance.</p>
<p>In good condition with some superficial signs of use this is an unusual telephone from a time when such items were as much decorative as functional, and certainly said something about the person and the household.</p>
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		<title>Orange Standard Electric Kirk &#8220;Digitel 2000&#8221; (DK8700) Telephone designed by Jacob Jensen</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>More famous, undoubtedly, for his work with Bang &#38; Olufsen, this is the "Digitel 2000" telephone which Jacob Jensen designed in the 1970s for Kirk AS of Horsens, Denmark. More specifically this model is the DK8700, a slightly later version which nevertheless retains the styling of the original, the most notable features of which are the curved sloping body and mirrored handset shape, its two-tone colour scheme, and very ergonomic design. It doesn't just look great, however. There are some innovative and interesting features contained within that sleek exterior: a handset-based volume control, a hands-free speaker and microphone option set in action by a sensor in the handset, and even the choice of one of four ringtones. Also of note, are the lettered buttons ("A" to "D") which were intended to serve functionally as option/menu selectors, but ultimately these were never truly implemented in telephone systems.</p>
<p>This particular model, supplied to BT in the UK, dates from the 1980s and is a vivid orange colour with contrasting grey tone. It's in good shape with original labelling identifying its use at the Port of Dover. It's a great display piece, of course, but this one seems to be fully working as well - tested on a landline a dial tone is present and it appears to work as intended. Cosmetically it's very good bar a very small loss of plastic to the bottom right hand corner, but it's not noticeable in ordinary use.  There are, as to be expected, signs of use throughout but only superficial ones.</p>
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		<title>1980s British Telecom (BT) Genie Corded Push Button Telephone in Ivory (TSR 8023)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Somewhat iconic. Somewhat kitsch. The "Genie" push button telephone was a prevalent item in many British homes during the 1980s, and, depending on your tastes is one of those two things, perhaps both. The distinctive rounded shape with handset mirroring the base housing the push button dial was supplied by British Telecom to households in a variety of colours - here in a rather neutral ivory tone. From a technical point of view, the telephone was the first to utilise an electronic ringer, and this as a model Telephone SR 8023, also therefore comes with Last Number Redial facility ("LR" buttons). Cutting edge.</p>
<p>This particular one is in good condition considering it's almost 40 years old. The plastics are free of chips or cracks and although there are one or two surface marks and some minor discolouration, it is otherwise visually good. There is some wear to some of the numerals on the push-buttons (see photos). It's not been tested and therefore should only really be considered as a decorative item unless you're willing to get it tested and/or updated.</p>
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		<title>Swatch Twin Phone &#8211; Transparent Orange with Yellow Accents</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 19:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Yes, Swatch made telephones as well as watches, and yes, this telephone really does have all the Swatch hallmarks. The coloured transparent body with colourful accents and sleek styling is *exactly* what you'd expect. The Swatch Twin Phone is not only a "looker" though, it also had a rather novel twist: as the name implies the telephone could be used by two people on the same call, with the handset and the body of the telephone both featuring ear and mouthpieces! This model has a deep orange (almost red) body with bright cyan and yellow accents. So 80s, or what?!</p>
<p>Whether you use it as a replacement landline telephone or simply marvel at the design on a shelf or side table, the Swatch Twin Phone will surely turn heads.</p>
<p>This one has not been function-tested and comes without its original box, but it is in excellent condition.</p>
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		<title>Waddingtons Teaching Jigsaw Puzzle &#8211; Telephone (1978)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 18:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A very colourful children's jigsaw made by Waddingtons and dated 1978. It is complete and is part of the "Teaching Puzzle" series, this one depicting telephone-related scenes. In very good condition (albeit with some wear and tear to the box), the puzzle measures 48cm x 29cm when complete (19 in. x 11 in.).</p>
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		<title>Ingap Children&#8217;s Orange Intercom Toy Telephones Made In Italy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It's for you-hoo!  Made in Italy, these are a pair of INGAP toy telephones in a pleasing orange colour with suitably retro faux rotary dials (with French language text on them), audible ring and light-up indicators. They are effectively an intercom system - once connected (wired), each phone can "call" the other by lifting the handset and pressing the dial button. The other phone emits a "ringing" sound and its light goes on to indicate an incoming "call". As it stands, that's as much functionality as these currently perform, but it's enough to be entertaining. There should, it seems, be voice-over-wire functionality as well, but it doesn't work. It may be a loose connection or similar problem, but these are sold "as is" with decorative appeal as much as the their limited functionality in mind.</p>
<p>They're quirky and colourful and perhaps the "pager" functionality will appeal to someone!</p>
<p>Each 'phone takes a 4.5V 3r12 flat battery (not supplied due to postage restrictions)</p>
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		<title>Vintage Japanese Kanto Gosei Kogyo KK Intercom Telephones</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>More than slightly unusual, and with a great retro technology look, these vintage Japanese intercom telephones are distinctive and appealing simply as decorative display pieces. Made by Kanto Gosei Kogyo (KK) they were intended as a serious method of office or workplace communication, not as toys, an intent backed up by the original sticker on one of the handsets offered here which reads: "Phone <em>must </em>be put back in marked area."  Each handset can "call" the other by lifting it off the surface (triggering the latch underneath) and pressing the button. This rings the other handset and when that one is lifted up the two are connected and the users can speak to each other. Having said that, these are being sold as interesting decorative pieces or quirky display items first and foremost.</p>
<p>These are in good cosmetic condition considering their age, with just minor signs of wear to the plastics. The mouthpieces and buttons have become more of a cream colour than their original white, it is suspected. In terms of functionality they do require some work in order for them to work as intended. They successfully ring each other as described above and there are hints at voice connection from the speakers, but a re-wire is required in order for them to fully operate as they should. Each handset is approximatley 25cm (10 in.) in height. Each handset requires 2 "C" size batteries in order to function.</p>
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		<title>Vintage 1950s Children&#8217;s Intercom Toy &#8211; &#8220;Tele-Fun&#8221;!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Nix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dating from the 1950s, this children's toy promises "Tele-fun" and it delivers on that in the presnt day - it's fun just to hear what "old-school" technology sounds like. The intercom set which is basically a wired set of bakelite microphones and receivers is working (we tested it ourselves and are still smiling!), although you might wish to pay a little attention to the connections to make them more solid and dependable. The wire is over 4 metres long.</p>
<p>The box is colourful but admittedly rather tatty - but it'll make you smile, we think... as will the contents ;)</p>
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