FRAMES, NOTICE


Frames, Notice No. 1

An oxidised frame used on back boards kiosk schemes and the Telephone No. 11.

Requires a Glass No. 3.

See Prepayment scheme using BCC 14 and Telephone  No. 214 - Diagram EC1580 - CB Manual.

Drawing - NT9904.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 3

A frame used at Trunk Exchanges.

External dimensions - 12.9" x 6".

Includes 4 Springs, Steel.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 6

Anodised brass frame.

External dimensions - 3.5" x 3.1".

Drawing - 7644.

Introduced 1915.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 7

A frame, with a beveled back, used for instruction notices on Switchboards.

External dimensions - 20" x 10" x 0.75".

Includes 8 Springs, Steel.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 8

Wood. 11" x 9". For call office instruction notices (except Kiosks No.4).

Includes:-
3 screws for fixing, 18oz.
glass 10" x 8" and millboard sheet.

Made of Oak, stained Walnut.

Drawing - 8351.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 9

Mild steel notice frame with 3 fixing points.

Introduced in 1933.

Dimensions
5.75" wide x 2.5" high.

Painted matt black.

Drawing - 8489.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 10

Notice frame used to hold instructions and notices on switchboards.

Includes 4 springs.

Dimensions:-
11" x 10" x 0.75".

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 13

Similar to No. 5.

Dimensions:-
23" x 10" x 0.75".

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 14

A pair of metal slides, each 8", 7" channel.

For instructions and notices on No. 1 CB Exchanges.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 15

A pair of metal slides, each 11", 9.5" channel.

For instructions and notices on No. 10 CB Exchanges.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 17

Wood. 18.75" x 8.75". For instruction notices in call offices (except Kiosks No. 4) with prepayment coin collecting boxes in automatic areas.

Includes:-
3 screws
for fixing, 18oz. glass 17.75" x 7.75" and millboard sheet.

Made of Oak stained Walnut.

Drawing - 8351.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 18

Die pressed, Copper oxide coated,  Brass sheet (20 SWG) frame used in telephone kiosks and Telephone No. 123.

Prepayment using BCC 14 and Telephone  No. 214 - Diagram EC1579 - Automatic.
Postpayment using BCC 16B and Telephone  No. 196 - Diagram EC1586 - Magneto.

Fixed with 6 wood screws.

External dimensions - 8.5" x 5.5".

Drawing - 8649.

Introduced in 1925.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 19

Steel frame, with slide for holding chart and glass in Automatic Exchanges.

Dimensions - 3.5" x 2.75".

Uses a Glass No. 32.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 20

Steel frame, with slide for holding chart and glass in Automatic Exchanges.

Dimensions - 7.1" x 1.75".

Uses a Glass No. 33.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 21

Steel frame, with slide for holding chart and glass in Automatic Exchanges.

Dimensions - 13.05" x 8.05".

Uses a Glass No. 34.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 24

Anodised brass frame.

External dimensions - 3.6" x 2.2".

Drawing - 7644.

Introduced 1915.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 25

Metal holder with flap-cover and pockets for holding index cards.  Used on switchboard keyshelves.

Frames, Notice No. 25 - Index card capacity = 28.
Dimensions 230mm x 115mm.

Frames, Notice No. 25A - Index card capacity = 53.
Dimensions - 334mm x 115mm.

Frames, Notice No. 25B - Index card capacity = 42.
Dimensions - 294mm x 115mm.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 29

Frame used on backboards in kiosks.  Opened by a Key, Frame Notice No. 29.

Made from Staybright Stainless Steel.

Requires a Glass No. 49 and a Bracket, Mounting DH 8.1" and DQ 8.1".

Drawing - 60594.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 30

Frame used on backboards in kiosks.  Opened by a Key, Frame Notice No. 29.

Made from Staybright Stainless Steel.

Requires a Glass No. 50, a Bracket, Mounting DH 6.5" and DQ 6.5".

Drawing - 60594.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 31

Frame used on backboards in kiosks.  Opened by a Key, Frame Notice No. 29.

Made from Staybright Stainless Steel.

Requires a Glass No. 51 a Bracket, Mounting DH 6.5" and DQ 6.5".

Drawing - 60594.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 35

Steel frame, with slide for holding chart and glass in 2000 type Automatic Exchanges.

Dimensions - 8.1" x 3.05".

Uses a Glass No. 52.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 36

Wood. 8" x 7.25". For Welsh instruction notices in call each offices (except Kiosks No. 4) with prepayment coin collecting boxes.

Includes:-
3 screws for fixing, 18oz. glass
7" x 6.1" and millboard sheet.

Made of Oak stained Walnut.

Drawing - 8351.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 46A

Used on KX100, KX200 and KX300 kiosks.

Small frame for instruction notice.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 47A

Used on KX100 (all) and KX300 (panel mounted only) kiosks.

Poster frame.

 

 
Frames, Notice No. 48A

Poster frame.

Used on KX200 single pedestal booth.

 
 
Frames, Notice No. 49A

Sign frame for Glass No. 89.

Used on KX100, 200 and 300 kiosks.

 

 
   
   

 

 
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