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From Keystone Telephone Co. - Employee
lapel pin. |
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Keystone Paystation Contract |
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c.1911 - I enjoy this item for two reasons. Of course, because it is Keystone, and also that it is a contract with The Penn Club. The Penn Club (named after W. Penn) came into existence shortly after the Civil War with very distinguished members made up of scientists, authors, artists, investors, etc. It's organizers were movers and shakers during the war and the recontruction period that followed.
Its first President was Wharton Baker (1846-1921), who was a prominent abolitionist. I believe the club still exists at the same location.
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Keystone Pay Station Sign |
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c. 1900's -
Porcelain coated steel sign would identify the location of a
public payphone. Measures approx 8 1/4" X 8 1/4". Usually
the sign was displayed to inform the public of a payphone
located nearby or attached to the telephone booth. These
signs are very difficult to find in any condition. |
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Keystone Telephone Co. of
Philadelphia Ring |
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c. unknown - This ring has the
same logo as the Gold Employee Lapel Pin (below)
displaying 1 center keystone surrounded by 3
smaller keystones. On the ring there are three
stones, what look like a clear stone and two red
stones, one set in each of the smaller
surrounding keystones. This ring would fit
either a person with very small fingers or
possibly a child. |
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1902 Telephone
Convention Medal |
| c. 1902 - An interesting little ribbon pin with a medal
and bakelite telephone receiver. Likely offered as a token
to be worn by Keystone representatives at the 6th
Independent Telephone Convention in Philadelphia.
Interesting that 1902 was the year Keystone of Phila started
doing business. Amazing condition for being 117 years old. |
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Keystone 2 Sided Paystation Flange Signs |
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c. 1900's - Two samples of 2 sided porcelain signs that
would identify the location of a public payphone. They
measure approx. 18"x16" and 17"x19". The sign with "BOOTH
SERVICE" on the bottom is unusual as well as the scrolling
along the sides of each. Although well worn, difficult signs
to find. |
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Advertising/Promotional Novelty from
Keystone Telephone Co. |
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Early Telephone Line Switch |
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c. 1900 - This switch has exposed,
early style, binding posts that are likely pre 1900. Could
have been used about the time of the conception of Keystone
Telephone Co. of Philadelphia. |
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Early Telephone Line Switch |
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c. early 1900's - Early telephone line switch,
used to enable two phones to be switched between one line,
or one phone to be switched between two incoming lines. |
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Keystone Telephone Co. of Philadelphia
Intercom |
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c.
1910's - Measures 8 7/8" X 6 5/8"
- Not only is this Intercom
interesting because it is marked Keystone, but additionally
it is part of an intercom system with the novel feature of
being able to receive calls from outside the premises, and
to put them on Hold. I have no idea who manufactured it and
am not able to open without damaging the instruction paper. |
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