Phonemandave - Misc. Manufacturers Telephones Page 4

There are a lot of images on these pages, please be patient when downloading.

I invite you to click on the small picture to see a larger version.
These photographs are not to scale

Kellogg S@S Co. Deskstand

c. 1900

This is the earliest straight stick style Kellogg deskstand with early transmitter, cup and steerhorn receiver hook. Both the transmitter and cup are unmarked. The only Kellogg marking on this model is on the receiver cap. This model is pictured in Kellogg bulletin No. 1 Circa 1900 and might have been produced even earlier.

This is a rare model.

		Kellogg S@S Co. Model 1901 (?) Deskstand This model #4 deskstand is often referred to as the 1901 Kellogg deskstand. Notice the differences in the transmitter, cup and switchhook from the earlier 1900 model. I believe the reference as a "1901" model to be incorrect. In my humble opinion, it is more likely a "1903" model for the following reasons. In the 1903 Kellogg Bulletin, the #12A receiver is referenced with this style model #4. The #12A receiver had both a patent application date and actual patent date in 1903 and therefore was not available in 1901. Additionally, there is an earlier #4 model with a K in the switchhook which is probably the true "1901" model. It is displayed equipped with the 6A style receiver and pictured in catalogues that are post 1900, yet earlier than 1903. *Equipped with a rare* 2 piece Sanitalk Germicidal Mouthpiece. 3 styles of receivers were available for this model Left- 12A 2 pc. hard rubber (patented 1903) Center- 6A 3 pc. hard rubber (patented 1900) Right- 8A 2 pc. composition Instruction sheet with consumer information regarding the Sanitalk Germicidal Mouthpiece.**

Receivers	Mouthpiece
Receivers

Julius Andrae Deskstand

c. 1902-03

This model is equipped with the earlier style transmitter having the screw-on ring that attaches the faceplate to the cup. Faceplate is marked Patented 1902-3. Solid receiver marked Andrae with rare ridged cap specific to Andrae.

Julius Andrae Deskstand

c. 1905-06

Larger view of 6-Sided Split-Shaft Deskstand

Farr Tele & Construction Co. / Julius Andrae

"6-Sided Split-Shaft Deskstand"

c. 1905-09

Here is a nice example of a rare Farr 6-sided Deskstand (This is one of my favorite telephones).

This model is found in Farr's 1905 & 1909 advertisements. Interesting the transmitter, although a Farr, is stamped with the Julius Andrae logo. It is known that Julius Andrae purchased telephones and telephone parts from Farr, then were marketed under the Julius Andrae name. The ringer box is found in the 1904 Farr catalog as well as the Julius Andrae catalog. Keelyn made the receiver used by Farr which specifically had a blue colored metal backing plate behind the spool assemblies. It can also be found in Julius Andrae catalogues.

A little interesting history about this specific phone. It is displayed here as originally placed into service by the local telephone company in Elmira, Michigan. This phone was located in a house built in 1883, the first house to have electricity and considered the premier house in the village. The house was actually built before there was a village proper and the phone was the only one in Otsego County. The phone lines were actually in a different county (Antrim County) because the County and Township line still runs through the middle of the house, given the house was there prior to the splitting into two counties. There still is the imprint on a window where the line connector was attached to the phone. Both mag and ringer box were originally with this phone. All nickel is original.

This earlier Farr OST style receiver dates somewhat earlier than the 6-sided Farr deskstand. I exhibit it because it is not often found.