Telephone rotary dial set - $20 (Ballwin)

condition: fair

make / manufacturer: Bell System or Western Electric

model name / number: 52A (likely)

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The dial has the old number layout. Called a lineman's test set, butt set, butt phone or buttinski. Used by a lineman to test telephone equipment. Estimated 75 years old.

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posted: 2026-10-01 13:42

updated: 2026-10-14 05:45

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Telephone rotary dial set - antiques - by owner - collectibles sale...

The dial has the old number layout. Called a lineman's test set, butt set, butt phone or buttinski. Used by a lineman to test telephone equipment. Estimated 75 years old.