Automatic Electric Type 40 - Orange - Chrome Trim shsdparentproduct The mirror finish is absolutly

The mirror finish is absolutly stunning and will last a lifetime

The outer edge of the dial has been given a nickel plated band to match the telephone

and a desk phone with a magneto in the base

Used on early AE deskphones

Each party line subscriber then had a distinct telephone number usually totally different from the numbers of others on that same party line

Automatic Electric Type 40 - Orange - Chrome Trim shsdparentproduct The mirror finish is absolutlyHistory The Automatic Electric Model 40 Monophone was introduced in 1938. This combined phone includes all the components required to operate within the casing, eliminating the need for an external network subset and ringer. The AE40 is a graceful example of art deco design. These rugged phones were made of solid Bakelite and were available in a variety of colours with various trim options This particular unit is the deluxe "chrome trim" version. It