Antique Western Electric Model 327 Wall Telephone - 1910s American Tel & Tel 923 For Sale

Item Specifics:

• Brand / Manufacturer: Western Electric Company / American Tel & Tel Co.
• Model / Style: Model 327 Series / \"Hotel Style\" Compact Wall Intercom
• Era: Circa 1913–1915 (Early 20th Century)
• Transmitter Model: Solid-back mouth transmitter base cup stamped \"American Tel & Tel Co.\" with code 923.
• Composition: Hardwood cabinet, composition/bakelite mouth extension, metal ringer gongs.

Product Overview:
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible antique Western Electric Model 327 wood-cased wall telephone. This genuine piece of early American telecommunications history features a matching hand receiver resting on the side switch-hook and twin brass-colored ringer gongs at the top.Crucially, the front transmitter face remains completely original to the era, retaining its authentic metal plate stamped \"American Tel & Tel Co.\" alongside the part production code 923—firmly pinning the production of this assembly to the mid-1910s.Condition Details:

• Cosmetics: Shows an authentic vintage patina, surface scuffs, and age-related wear on the wood surface and metal parts (as shown in photos). The finish has a fantastic primitive look perfect for industrial, rustic, or steampunk decor.
• Functionality: Being sold completely Untested and As-Is for display, prop use, restoration, or parts. The internal components have not been tested for working condition.

Please review all the photos carefully—including the close-up of the transmitter stamping—to evaluate the complete cosmetic condition and structural integrity of the casing.Shipping & Packing:
This item is heavy and fragile. It will be securely wrapped in heavy-duty bubble wrap and boxed carefully to protect the gongs, receiver, and wooden shell during transit.