Vintage Western Electric Red Rotary Wall Telephone 911 Emergency Label

Vintage Western Electric red rotary wall telephone featuring classic mid-century industrial design and original emergency 9-1-1 label. This retro landline phone showcases bold red housing, rotary dial with alphanumeric numbering, coiled cord, and wall-mount configuration, making it an eye-catching display piece for collectors of vintage telecom and retro décor.

Condition is pre-owned with visible surface wear, scuffs, and minor discoloration consistent with age and prior use. The handset and base show cosmetic imperfections, and the emergency label has aging and wear. Functionality has not been tested and is being sold as a vintage collectible display piece unless otherwise verified.

The phone features a traditional rotary dial, integrated ringer housing, and hardwired wall mount body typical of late 1960s–1980s Western Electric designs. The “Fire Police Medical Emergency Dial 9-1-1” label adds historical character reflecting early public emergency awareness campaigns. The bright red finish was commonly used for emergency or high-visibility installations.

Rotary wall phones were standard fixtures in homes and businesses before push-button models became widespread in the 1980s, and authentic Western Electric examples remain highly collectible.

Did You Know? Western Electric was the manufacturing arm of AT&T and produced many of the most recognizable American telephone models throughout the 20th century.

This is an authentic Western Electric item. Western Electric is a trademark of its owner. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Electric. This item was sourced legally through secondary markets, estate or yard sales.