{"product_id":"vintage-automatic-electric-ae40-monophone-bakelite-rotary-phone-art-deco-1940s","title":"Vintage Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone Bakelite Rotary Phone Art Deco 1940s","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"vintage rotary phone, automatic electric ae40, monophone telephone, bakelite phone, art deco telephone, antique telephone, 1940s phone, collectible electronics, old telephone shop, area code 412\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy this vintage 1940s Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone rotary telephone. Made of black Bakelite with an Art Deco design, this unrestored piece is perfect for collectors\"\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tds-mobile-description\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"Product\" style=\"display: none\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan property=\"description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone Bakelite Rotary Phone Art Deco 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale vintage Automatic Electric Type 40 Monophone rotary telephone. Bakelite casing is free of major cracks or chips, is complete with a beautiful patina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Automatic Electric AE40 Monophone Bakelite Rotary Phone Art Deco 1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale vintage\u003cstrong\u003e Automatic Electric Type 40 Monophone\u003c\/strong\u003e rotary telephone. Introduced in 1938, this iconic Art Deco piece is crafted from heavy black Bakelite and features the distinctive built-in Butler handle groove for easy carrying. The phone retains its original center dial card showing a historical Pittsburgh area code (412). The original metal bottom plate remains intact, featuring the classic Monophone branding alongside its official Automatic Electric Chicago patent stamps. The phone is in unrestored, as-found condition with expected cosmetic wear from age. The Bakelite casing is free of major cracks or chips, is complete with a beautiful patina. The original wiring cords are attached but show age-related stiffening and wear. This piece is being sold as-is for parts, restoration, or as a striking retro display item. Please review the detailed photos to assess the exact cosmetic condition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esold as pictured 070726BS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407707488418,"sku":"Monophone Art Deco 40's 070726","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/1c9bf024-9fac-4c82-9a50-13d7b392242c.jpg?v=1783434482","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/vintage-automatic-electric-ae40-monophone-bakelite-rotary-phone-art-deco-1940s","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}