BRITISH WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
TELEPHONE No. 40327

No. 40327
This set is specially designed for export trade where protection from ants is unnecessary, and when requiring a compact telephone of rigid construction the No. 40327 will exactly meet your requirements.

All terminals are mounted inside and are easily accessible.

The front of the set can be lifted off and the terminal board can be withdrawn to facilitate the wiring by the removal of one screw

The Microtelephone is of ornamental design and fitted with capsule transmitter.

A spring type paper clip is provided on the shelf.

Framework is of polished walnut.

Equipment:-
Four-magnet Generator which will ring effectively through a 1,000ohm Ringer and a non-inductive line resistance of 25,000ohms.
Polarised Ringer.
Automatic Switch-hook.
Induction Coil.
Microtelephone and Cord.
Battery box to take two Leclanché or dry cells.

Batteries not included.

Dimensions - 19.75" x 9.5" x 5.75"

Weight - 16lb.


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

Last revised: May 14, 2026