BRITISH WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
TELEPHONE No. 40324

No. 40324
This set is designed to meet the requirements of tropical countries and will be found to give satisfactory service under the worst conditions.

Woodwork is of teak, with a matt finish.

All external metal parts yellow lacquered finish.

Platinum Contacts.

Coils are wound with black enamelled copper wire.

All cords are impregnated with "Sarco" before final braiding.

Equipment:-
Four-magnet Generator which will ring effectively through a 1,000ohm Ringer and a non-inductive line resistance of 30,000ohms.
Automatic cradle Switch hook.
Lightning Arrester.
Induction Coil.
Plug.
Jack.
Complete with Microtelephone and Cord.

Batteries not included.

Dimensions - 26.5" x 9.25" x 10".

Weight - 21lb.



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

Last revised: May 14, 2026