BELL TELEPHONE MANUFACTURING Co.
(BTMC) ANTWERP
Telephone No. 2045

The Telephone No. 2045 is a basic wall mounted magneto telephone.
2045A - Parallel connection.
2045B - Series connection.

These telephones were also sold in different combinations. These are called the Model No. 22045.

Wall-Mounted Telephone on Backboards
for local area networks and long-distance lines
(magneto call and local battery)

22045A
Wall-mounted telephone set for parallel connection. Walnut woodwork with nickel-plated metal parts, comprising a set No. 2045A.

Includes a four-magnet magnetic generator No. 2047A, switch hook No. 2035A, polarised ringer No. 2002M (1000ohm resistance). Induction coil No. 2201C, Transmitter Delville No. 2602B, bracket No. 2025A, bipolar receiver No. 2667B
with two-conductor green silk cord No. 104068, wall board with battery box No. 2015A for two large Leclanche cells, 3 cylindrical dry cell batteries (Blue Bell).

Dimensions: 730 x 276 x 190mm.

22045B
Wall-Mounted Telephone Unit for Series Connection, with woodwork in walnut and nickel-plated metal, part No. 2045B.

Includes magneto generator of four magnets No. 2047A, bare connector hook No. 2035A, polarised bell ringer No. 2022N (120ohm resistance), induction coil No. 2202B, transmitter Delville No. 2602A, bracket No. 2025A, bipolar receiver No. 2667B with green silk two conductor cord No. 104068.

Supplied on a wall-mounted board with battery box No. 2014A for one large Leclanche cell, or two oblong Leclanche cells, or
two cylindrical dry cell batteries (Blue Bell).

Dimensions: 730 x 206 x 190mm.

22045C
The same unit as the 22045A but with a Solid Back transmitter No. 2630B on a mounting No. 2024.

22045D
The same unit the 22045B but with Solid Back transmitter No. 2630B on a mounting No. 2024 and wall plate with
battery box No. 2015A for two large Leclanche large cells, or three cylindrical dry cell batteries (Blue Bell).

Dimensions: 730 x 276 x 190mm.

22045E
Wall-mounted telephone with polished walnut woodwork and nickel-plated metal, part No. 2045A for parallel connection.

Including a four-magnet magnetic generator No. 2047A, switch hook No. 2015A, induction coil No. 2201C, polarised ringer No. 2002M (resistance 1000 ohms), Delville transmitter No. 2602B, attachment No. 2025A, bipolar receiver No. 2667B with
two conductor green silk cord No. 104068.

Dimensions: 267 x 230 x 177mmn.

22045F
The same telephone as 22045E but for Series connection, part No. 2045B.

Includes polarised ringer No. 2022N (resistance 120ohms), Delville transmitter No. 2602A and induction coil No. 2202B.

Dimensions: 267 x 230 x 177mm.

The units are equipped with special terminals for connecting a second receiver No. 2667 with 2 conductor green cord and suspension hook No. 2005, which can be supplied on request.

The watch receiver No. 2669B, can also be supplied, complete with a green 2-conductor cord No. 10408 and a bare hook No. 2007.

Taken from the 1910 BTMC Catalogue