Two VTG telephones
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 97 |
| Auction | BEAMSVILLE ESTATE CONTENTS |
| Date | November 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM EST |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot consists of two corded telephones, featuring a vintage rotary-dial desk phone and a modern accessibility unit. The Northern Telecom 500AX rotary telephone is constructed with a black moulded plastic housing and a coiled handset cord. The handset interior is embossed with the nt logo, Northern Telecom, and G-TYPE. The underside features a metal base plate stamped with QSOM 500AX ROTARY and MADE IN CANADA. The paper insert in the centre of the dial shows the printed text AREA CODE 416, 354-5813, and EXT. 610. The Clarity accessibility telephone is made from white moulded plastic and is equipped with a large-format push-button keypad. The handset includes buttons for RESET, FLASH, MUTE, and REDIAL. The base unit is fitted with a large red lens for a visual ringer indicator and bears the black and blue Clarity logo. Dimensions: H approx. 12.7 cm (measured against a ruler). Condition: The black telephone shows visible surface wear, including moderate scuffing and fine scratches to the plastic. The dial centre card is aged with reddish-pink staining. Minor oxidation and shelf wear are present on the metal base plate. The white telephone appears in good used condition with light surface marks and minor soiling from regular use. Both items are sold as untested.
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