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REDUCED Antique Kellogg – “No. 64 Candlestick (Desk Stand) Telephone” - $80 (Elkhorn)
condition:
excellent
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This phone is in excellent original condition. The nickel-plated brass parts have lost some of their shine but could probably be buffed back to a bright shine. The base of the phone is black, instead of the No. 64 typical nickel-plated base. The receiver and cord are in good condition. The phone appears to be intact internally.
This is an antique item and has not been refurbished so some age wear is to be expected. The item is untested and being sold “as is”.
History:
These little phones were used in many countries and were especially popular in the United States. They were lighter than the Western Electric model, and that must have helped. A more significant reason is that Kellogg made phones for the independent telephone companies that sprang up in competition with the Bell network. Bell/Western Electric was reluctant to sell phones to these growing competitive networks, so firms like Kellogg and Stromberg Carlson set out to fill the need.
The Kellogg phones look basic, but they were a rugged little phone. They were made in a range of styles over the years, possibly reflecting the need for mass production.
Asking $80 was $165