BRITISH WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY
TELEPHONE No's 5420, 5423, 5424 and 5481

No's 5420, 5423, 5424 and 5481
Connection is made by moving the pointer to line required, removing the Microtelephone and pressing ringing button. Replacement of Microtelephone on the Switch-hook automatically disconnects the line. The pointer may be left in any position after a call.

Framework of polished Walnut, nickel-plated fittings, equipped with No. 5013B Microtelephone with interchangeable capsule transmitter, Calling Buzzer Push-button in the centre of switch handle and Induction Coil.

TABLE PATTERN
No. 5420 - 5 line, 6 Stations.
No. 5423 - 10 line, 11 Stations.

WALL PATTERN
No. 5424 - 5 line, 6 Stations.
No. 5481 - 10 line, 11 Stations.


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

Last revised: May 13, 2026