SIEMENS BROTHERS No. 318

No. 318 (Neophone)
Table telephone in black moulded Bakelite case. Comprising anti-sidetone induction coil (ASTIC); high efficiency "Neophone" hand microtelephone with patented immersed electrode inset transmitter, calling button and 4'  6" (1371mm) flexible cord, with four-way terminal block.

Height: 8" (203mm)
Depth: 6" (152mm)
Width: 9" (229mm)
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.04kg)

From the SIEMENS BROTHERS & CO. LIMITED catalogue No.500/1954

Additional Information

The Telephone No. 318 was fitted with a press button in the middle of the dial blank plate and a DC buzzer in the base.  No ringer mechanism or bells were provided with this set.

The telephone would have been used as an intercom and local batteries would have been provided.

Note dummy dial with a central press button
Close up of the phone body
Phone body parted from bellset
Close up of terminal strip and DC Buzzer

  Wiring Diagram

Last revised: July 27, 2021

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