PLEASE NOTE: Our cords are currently only available as part of our full restoration service, or as supplied with our fully restored telephones.
We developed our cords because we found it impossible to find the right quality of replacements for our own restoration work. Most original cords are now in a pretty poor state and have degenerated both aesthetically and electrically to a point where they are no longer serviceable. Our cords are designed to fit British telephones, but because we make every cord by hand a large degree of customisation is possible.
what makes our cords so good?
Flexibility: The flexibility of original cords was achieved using a tinsel wire and a cotton insulator. Our cords also use a tinsel core with a very soft and flexible polymer coating which ensures a high level of electrical insulation exceeding that of the original cords. This is not an 'off the shelf' wire and is manufactured specifically and exclusively for us.
Size: The cores are manufactured to tight tolerances to accurately reproduce the diameter of an original cord. All cores have strain relief fibres running through them to give a high tensile strength. Our cords are all made to the original lengths but we can make a custom length if required.
Finish: The cores are braided with custom dyed pure Egyptian cotton supplied by a top UK manufacturer. The finish is matt and soft to the touch.
Colour: Our cords are available in Brown, Ivory, Red and Green cotton. The same cotton is used for all sections of cord to ensure a match.
Anchor: Importantly, these cords use the same securing methods as the original cords. Loops are used for handsets and colour matched cotton ties for other fixings.
Termination: The ring terminals match the size of machine screw used. Hence, they are covered by the screw head to retain the original appearance. If you would prefer a different termination, please contact us to discuss other options available.
Our cords are designed to fit British telephones, but because we make every cord by hand a large degree of customisation is possible. If you are not sure which cord you require for your telephone, please use the ‘Contact Us’ and we will be happy to advise.