Automatic Electric Type 50 - Black - Brass Trim contempra The beginning of the end

The beginning of the end for the rotary dial came in 1963

This phone does require a subset

The 2713 series of Princess phones come with a wonderful mechanical ringer inside the phone

This is a Automatic Electric Type 41 handset handle that is used Model 40 and 50 series phones

Automatic Electric Type 50 - Black - Brass Trim contempra The beginning of the endHistory The Automatic Electric Type 50 Wall phone 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. Like it's cousin the Type 40 desk phone, the Type 50 is a graceful example of art deco design. These rugged phones were made of solid Bakelite and engineered to last a lifetime. The body of the phone measures 9. 5" high by 5. 75"