TELEPHONE No. 314 |
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Combined table handset telephone, introduced in 1953 and used by the GPO in Automatic areas on shared service (separate metering) extension plans. The phone incorporated a Thermistor (to stop bell tinkle on Party Lines). The introduction of the Thermistor made the Bellset No. 41A and Telephone No. 308 redundant. The telephone has provision in the Bakelite case moulding for 3 press buttons. The above picture shows a telephone with the 3 button holes populated. There was a range of labels to choose from and the switch unit, that these buttons would have operated, was supplied separately to the telephone. Unused button holes were fitted with a chrome blank. Please follow the Keys link below, for further information. The Mark 2 - has a Receiver, Inset No. 2P in the handset and switch
bracket with plungers of the early type. Available in the colours: Black, Jade green, Chinese red and Ivory. Telephone includes (1956):- To be requisitioned separately as required:- Diagram for telephone circuit - N414. Diagram for Button labels - N620.
Drawing No. 63022 - Telephone
components parts. ATM produced some of these telephone - their product number - L11579B1 or L11579B2. How to wire your Telephone No. 314
to make it work on Plug and Socket 
The picture below is of a transparent Telephone No. 314. These were used for marketing purposes, made as required and therefore very rare.
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Last revised: August 21, 2025FM |
