{"product_id":"western-electric-ringer-box-model-684-bc","title":"Western Electric Ringer Box Model 684-BC","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e : This is a Western Electric 684-BC ringer box, a vintage external telephone ringer housing the mechanical bell components used with early telephone systems. These were especially common when phones lacked internal ringers or required louder signals for noisy environments. This particular unit appears to date from the 1930s–1950s, based on its build and the marking \"III 37\" on the back plate, likely indicating a manufacturing date (March 1937).\r\n\r\n\u003cuk\u003e\u003cuk\u003e\r\n\r\nEra:\r\n1930s–1950s\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nModel:\r\n684-BC\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nStyle:\r\nWall-Mounted Utility — Plain Housing with Vent Slots\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nTechnique:\r\nStamped steel housing, vented sides, internal dual-coil striker\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nTools Used:\r\nMechanical bell system operated via electrical signal\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nMarkings:\r\n\r\nWestern Electric (embossed on side)\r\n\r\n684-BC on back plate\r\n\r\nPossibly March 1937 (\"III 37\")\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nHistory:\r\nUsed as an external ringer in Bell System telephone setups, especially when space constraints, volume needs, or modular installations were required.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nManufacturer:\r\nWestern Electric\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDimensions:\r\n5 ¾\" W x 7 ½\" H x 2 ¼\" D\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nSuggested Weight:\r\n1.5 – 2 lbs\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nSuggested Shipping Package Dimension:\r\n9\" x 10\" x 4\"\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/uk\u003e\u003c\/uk\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number\u003c\/b\u003e : P16041\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Category \u003c\/b\u003e : Misc\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brand \u003c\/b\u003e : Western Electric\n        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Electric","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 5 ¾\" W x 7 ½\" H x 2 ¼\" D \/ Black","offer_id":44136245821620,"sku":"C1053P16041-V1","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9512\/4916\/files\/1769788641-50.jpeg?v=1769793289","url":"https:\/\/www.rbxhub.com\/products\/western-electric-ringer-box-model-684-bc","provider":"Rebuilders Xchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}