TELEPHONE No. 120

A Candlestick telephone for use on C.B. PBX systems.  This allows two lines to be connected to the telephone.

Used on Extension Plan No. 9 (internal and external) and has a key for giving calling-in facilities on an independent line.

Early table telephones were connected to the internal wiring with a Strip, Flexible Cord Connection.  Click here for more information.

Used with a Bellset No 1.

Pictured is dated 1929.

Telephone includes (1928):-
2 x Cords, Instrument No. 116.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 222.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 1002.
1 x Hook, Receiver F.
1 x Key No. 233A.
1 x Strip, Flexible cord connection, 4-terminal.
1 x Strip, Flexible cord connection, 7-terminal.
1 x Transmitter No. 1.
1 x Receiver, Bell No. 1A.

Telephone includes (1946):-
2 x Cords, Instrument No. 1/16E Black 12".
1 x Key No. 233A.
1 x Receiver, Bell No. 1A.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 2/22B, Brown.
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 33".
1 x Cord, Instrument No. 10/02H, Brown, 54".
1 x Strips, Flexible Cord Connection, 4-terminal.
1 x Strips, Flexible Cord Connection, 7-terminal.
1 x Hook, Receiver No. 1.
1 x Transmitter No. 22.

Circuit diagram - N220 and N1322.

Circuit diagram - C.B. 1144.

Click here for pictures of a Candlestick before refurbishment

Click here for Candlestick construction and how to dismantle the phone

Candlestick construction

Candlestick Manufacturing (Messrs Keitmann)

How to convert to Plug and Socket

Collectors Information - what to look for

Telephone mouthpiece sanitisers

Last revised: December 02, 2025