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Crosley Candlestick Phone CR64-Brushed Chrome by Crosley
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Crosley Model: CR64-BC Color: Brushed Chrome Product features: - Rotary Dial Fashion Plate with Push Button Technology
- Ringer volume ON/OFF Switch
- Tone/Pulse Switch
- Earpiece Volume Control
- Redial Feature
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Crosley Candlestick Phone CR64-Brushed ChromeCustomer Review: Excellent, solidly constructed phone Summary: 5 Stars
This phone is well built and solid. It's made out of real brushed metal, not plastic or cheaper materials. It has on the bottom a volume switch, a ringer on/off switch, and a switch that changes between pulse and touch tone dialing. Sound quality is excellent. I don't think you could do much better when it comes to buying a replica phone.
I also should note that while the phone looks good, it is completely ready for the 21st century. I use voip.ms (a wholesale voice over IP provider) for phone service rather than a traditional land line. Everything works perfectly, I can get all the usual features, such as call waiting and voicemail. The only thing you have to watch out for is the rotary/touch tone switch, because out of the box this came set for rotary pulse dialing, and voice over IP supports only touch tone phones. So if you hear a lot of clicking and keep getting reset to a dial tone, make sure you flip that switch.
Description of Crosley Candlestick Phone CR64-Brushed ChromeThe Candlestick phone, also known as the żUpright' initially became popular during the early 1900s before the introduction of the one-piece handset. The first Candlestick phones were introduced when the magneto system was in use, which meant that the phone was connected to a large wooden box called a "subset" containing a battery, bell, and crank. But oh have we come a long way. From its bell-shaped mouthpiece to its cloth covered receiver cord, this telephone replica recalls a vintage instrument from the 1900's. But a closer look reveals some modern technology including a decorative dial that functions as a push button for tone/pulse operation as well as a center medallion that serves as a redial button. This modern day version of the Candlestick Phone would have surely made Alexander Graham Bell proud.
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