BRITISH WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
TELEPHONE No. 40303
MAGNETO TELEPHONE
FOUR MAGNET GENERATOR TYPE
BRIDGING
WALL PATTERN

No. 40303
 Especially designed for rural and Colonial long distance working in tropical climates where it will be found to give efficient service in every respect.

The whole of the interior apparatus which carries current and all terminals are mounted in such a manner as to provide high insulation in moist climates.

Framework of teak with matt finish and the fittings are all black finish.

Four-magnet Generator which will ring effectively through a 1,000ohm Ringer and a non-inductive line resistance of 25,000ohms.

Fitted with:-
Polarised Ringer.
Induction Coil.
Battery Box.
Complete with Microtelephone and Cord.

Batteries not included.

Dimensions - 26" x 14" x 10".

Weight - 18lb.


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