Showa Red Phone

Pre-owned item, in overall good condition. Some minor signs of wear are visible, especially on the handset cord where a bit of paint is missing (see photo). These aspects do not affect the overall appearance of the item.
Material: Metal, plastic
Dimensions: length 17 cm (6.7 in) – width 24 cm (9.4 in) – height 33 cm (13 in)
Made in Japan

This retro phone is a Japanese public telephone from the Shōwa era, often installed in shops and restaurants. Even today, you can still find them in use in small neighborhood restaurants (see photo).
They are generally recognizable by their colorful casing, here in a rare vibrant red, their old-fashioned rotary dial, and their coin slot marked "10円" (円 = yen).

More than just a decorative piece, this phone is a witness to a time many Japanese feel nostalgic for: the booming years of the 1960s to 1980s when these phones were a part of everyday life.

The coin slot can also be used as a piggy bank if desired (maybe to save up for your next trip to Japan?). It will fit perfectly in a vintage-themed interior or in a collection of Japanese items.

An original gift for lovers of Japanese culture, retro design, or unique display pieces.