Posted 7 years ago
Peter_Phones
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I just obtained this Kellogg phone. I'm not sure what I have got. It has a 6 bar magneto, coil with a connector plate affixed to it, a handset with number TS-9-F and a switch (military ?), and the phone is numbered 1327 on the front of the unit. The internal workings seem to be standard Kellogg. There is a wiring diagram on the inside of the door that says: "Magneto Mastertone Circuit" and it's numbered E.S. 2245.
So, does anyone know what it and any history?
Thanks.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/125113-wood-wall-kellogg-phone-circa-1928?in=4
That is my which is similar. Search the wood phone category for more examples. Mine is from 1928. I think yours is earlier as it has more magnetos.
I do understand that more magnetos was for phones that were further from the central office, so there was a need for more a/c generating ability.