Western Electric 201 - C mount spacesaver - Brass Trim shsdchildproduct - Line powered only

- Line powered only

Also of note was that the inductor coil was not in the set itself but rather inside the handset

Circa 1937-1940s

This feature was promoted extensively by Western Electric in their "It's little

Reproduction Transmitter Arm for Western or Northern Electric Wood Wallphone

Western Electric 201 - C mount spacesaver - Brass Trim shsdchildproduct - Line powered onlyEarliest release of the spacesaver series. Also known as the C mount or model 201. Highlighted with brass trim. Requires subset. The Western Electric "Hanging Handset" or model 201 has, perhaps, the most elegant lines of the art deco inspired wall phones. Often overlooked by collectors, wall telephone were once a staple in many kitchens and apartments, and this is the one that started it all. The unique 39a mount, or pedestal, could be adjusted to