Iconic British K6 Red Telephone Booth - Vintage Collectible

Item Description
A genuine K6-type red telephone booth, the quintessential symbol of British heritage and design. This classic structure features the distinctive bright pillar-box red finish with cream and gilt lettering reading "TELEPHONE" across the crown panel, topped with the Royal Crown emblem in silver. The booth showcases the characteristic multi-pane glazed door and side panels with traditional cross-hatched framework, all mounted on a black base platform.

Specifications
Type: K6 Telephone Booth (British Standard Design)
Colour: Pillar-box Red with cream lettering and gilt detailing
Construction: Metal frame with glazed panels
Crown emblem: Silver cast metal
Base: Black painted metal platform
Condition: Vintage, functional display piece

Interior Features
The booth contains period-appropriate telephone equipment including:
- Original coin mechanism (A/B type)
- Vintage telephone handset and receiver
- Instruction panels and rate cards visible through glazing
- Internal lighting fixture (cream-coloured ceiling panel)
- Shelf for directory or payment materials
- Original BT (British Telecom) branding and operational signage

Condition Notes
This is a genuine vintage K6 telephone booth, sourced from decommissioned street locations. The exterior exhibits authentic patina consistent with decades of outdoor service, including minor weathering, surface marks, and paint wear that authenticate its age and heritage. The glazed panels show appropriate signs of age. The internal mechanisms and structure remain intact and display-ready. This is not a reproduction—it is an authentic piece of British telecommunications history.

Included
The telephone booth as pictured, complete with all visible internal components and signage. Original instruction panels and rate cards present. Base platform included.

Display & Heritage Value
The K6 telephone booth is one of the most recognisable British design icons, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935. These booths have become highly sought collectibles for:
- Vintage and retro enthusiasts
- British heritage collectors
- Commercial and hospitality venues seeking authentic period décor
- Museums and heritage sites
- Film and television production companies

This example represents a genuine artefact of 20th-century British street furniture and telecommunications infrastructure.

Condition Category
Vintage / Authentic Period Piece - Display Ready

Pickup & Logistics
This is a substantial and heavy item. Approximate weight: 150-200kg. Buyer to arrange suitable transport with appropriate lifting equipment. The booth can be disassembled for transport if required. Pickup from [Location]. Inspection strongly recommended prior to bidding. Sold as described.

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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