Kellogg 925 with no dial

History

From the Kellogg Company of Chicago is another cleverly designed telephone. The model 925 is affectionately nicknamed the "ashtray" This was because of the ashtray style cups on the body of the phone. This design was unique in that the user could rest the handset down on the phone without having to hang up.

The Restoration Process

Cords – The phone has been outfitted with brand new cloth covered cords that are made in house on the same type of equipment originally used by the phone companies. They look amazing. You can choose from either black or brown cloth cords. The line cord has a modular connection to facilitate a modern connection to your wall jack.

Shell – The shell has been painstakingly put through a multi-step restoration process which includes sanding with 400, 800, 1000, 2000 grit.  The shell is them carefully buffed on our two step buffing wheels. This process takes out the fine abrasions, minimizes the signs of everyday wear,  removes most blemishes, and leaves the Bakelite with a smooth factory-like finish. ll embedded debris. It is then sanded with the same process as the shell and buffed back to its beautiful original shine.

Base – The base is completely stripped of all its components, cleaned, tested and reinstalled.

The phone goes extensive testing before to ensure it is in perfect working condition prior to shipping.