Most Bakelite and most wooden phones can be restored to almost original condition so look carefully in second hand shops, garage sales and flea markets The restoration process can include many hours stripping wood or plastic to prepare surfaces for paint or polish, chemicals are used to gently remove tarnish from brass and other metals. Where possible we even fit new decals which are a very good reproduction of the original decals Having your phone wired to work, we are able to wire most telephones produced after 1930 to work with a modern phone line. The early crank handle phones may be wired to ring and be used as a extension telephone. To find out whether your phone is worth restoring e-mail us a photo of your phone along with a list of what you would like done or maybe we can suggest what should be done   www.antiquephones.co.nz