{"product_id":"1930s-western-electric-scissor-action-extending-desk-telephone-shelf","title":"1930s Western Electric Scissor Action Extending Desk Telephone Shelf","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Western Electric Scissor Action Extending Desk Telephone Shelf\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1930s Western Electric Scissor Action Extending Desk Telephone Shelf was very innovative when introduced. If you were lucky enough to own a phone in the 1930s, then you needed somewhere stylish to keep it. \u003ci\u003eWestern Electric \u003c\/i\u003ecame up with the ideal answer, which was their ‘G’ Clamp scissor action extending shelf, which you clamped to the desk or table. The industrial style was all the rage in the ‘Art Deco’ period and looks just as good, today, in the modern home! The scissor action is also known as an accordion arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to use it for your telephone, the shelf measures 10 x 6 inches; large enough for a cup of coffee and a cake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to my internet searches, the manufacturer of the device is Western Electric, however, there are no manufacturer’s marks on the shelf to confirm this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comprises:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Large Steel Telephone Shelf, with Bakelite pull knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Scissor Action Arm with brass rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel rod connector (connects the shelf unit to the G clamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel G clamp and Tightening Screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare to find one in such complete condition with all the component parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enamelled scissor arm, clamp, and shelf have fairly good iron, black paintwork, with a some scuffs, scratches and rust. The steel arm, attaching the scissor action mechanism to the G clamp, is pitted and slightly rusty.  If you love the industrial look for your home décor then this is a must-have!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf only\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Length: 25.8cm (10″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Length: 24.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Width: 16cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Width: 15cm (6″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-7785 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice including Scissor Action arm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissor Action Mechanism Height only: 18cm (excluding Clamp and shelf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height: 47.2cm (tip of steel arm to ‘G’ clamp connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded length: 48cm, 18.9″ (including steel rod and shelf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 96cm, 38″ (including steel rod and shelf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“G” Clamp Desk bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Width:-7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength:- 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Height: 4.5cm (this represents the maximum thickness of desk which can be clamped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/morse-keys-telegraphy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage telegraphy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/home-decor-architectural-salvage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003earchitectural salvage.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Western_Electric\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to Wikipedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWestern Electric Company\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003eWE\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eWECo\u003c\/b\u003e) was an American electrical engineering and manufacturing company that served as the primary supplier to AT\u0026amp;T from 1881 to 1996. The company was responsible for many technological innovations and seminal developments in industrial management. It also served as the purchasing agent for the member companies of the Bell System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Western Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37752854315157,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC00057_820bb4b0-703b-44b8-894b-22619df973cd.jpg?v=1609422735","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1930s-western-electric-scissor-action-extending-desk-telephone-shelf","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}