BRITISH WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
TELEPHONE No. 40055
MAGNETO TELEPHONE
THREE MAGNET GENERATOR TYPE
BRIDGING
WALL PATTERN

No. 40055
 Suitable for short or moderately long lines.

High-class magneto set specially designed to meet the demand for a lower priced instrument to our four-magnet type.

Framework is of polished walnut of substantial design, with no exterior terminals.

Contains a three-magnet Generator which will ring effectively through the 1,000ohm Ringer and a non-inductive line resistance of 18,000ohms.

Fitted with:-
1,000 ohm Polarised Ringer.
Delville Transmitter.
"Bell" Receiver and Cord.
Battery Box.
Nickel-plated fittings.

Batteries not included.

Dimensions - 27.5" x 8" x 7.25"

Weight - 16lb.




Taken from the Western Electric Co. Ltd. Catalogue 2nd Edition (Circa 1910)
 
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