Lot 385: A Trio of Vintage British Telephones and Baby Ben Alarm Clock

This lot comprises three vintage items of British interest. The first is a green rotary dial telephone constructed from thermoplastic. The circular dial features a green finger wheel and a central printed label reading DIAL FIRE 999 POLICE AMBULANCE 100 OPERATOR. The outer dial ring is marked with letters and numerals in white. It is fitted with a coiled green handset cord. The second item is a beige rotary dial telephone with a clear plastic finger wheel. The central label also reads DIAL FIRE 999 POLICE AMBULANCE 100 OPERATOR. This model includes an asterisk and hash symbol printed on the base behind the dial plate. It features a black line cord and a coiled beige handset cord. The third item is a mechanical alarm clock housed in a spherical beige plastic casing with a clear plastic face cover. The dial is printed with Baby Ben at the top and WESTCLOX above the 6 o’clock position. The bottom of the dial face is marked SCOTLAND. The rear metal plate is impressed MADE IN SCOTLAND and is fitted with mechanical winding keys and adjustment knobs for time and alarm functions. A rectangular aperture is located at the top of the casing.