Own a Piece of History When You Purchase a Lovely K6 Telephone Box
Let the nostalgia of a simpler time surround you when you own a restored K6 telephone box. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935, the K6 telephone box was commissioned by the General Post Office to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. You can purchase one of these icons of history at an affordable price on eBay.
Where were these K6 telephone boxes installed?Originally installed mostly around the U.K., they were also installed in Bermuda, Malta, and Gibraltar. You can now find these K6 telephone boxes in cities and countries around the world, adding British flair to various holiday locales. Some are still in use in the Caribbean nations, acknowledging their colonial heritage. Several K6 telephone boxes are in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where there is a restoration of the original London Bridge. There is one positioned next to the British Embassy in Washington D.C. as well.
Are other accessories available for these K6 telephone boxes?Yes, you can find loads of accessories for these telephone boxes on eBay. There are mirrors made from the door panels of the K6 telephone box, casts of the K6 crowns, and tops. You can also find coat and hat hooks with the cast of St. Edward's Crown. You can find all this and more as you look for a unique piece of British culture in the form of a K6 telephone box on eBay.
What are some specifics of the K6 telephone box?Made of cast iron sections bolted together, the K6 telephone box or kiosk number 6 is known as one of the most recognised models of the 8 U.K. telephone box styles made. With its concrete base, these boxes are quite sturdy. Teak doors, glass panels, and crown castings give these K6 telephone boxes their distinct style. Some of these even have functioning telephones still inside. A few other specifics include:
- Production ended in 1968
- Stands 2.4 metres tall and 91 centimetres wide
- 60,000 telephone boxes installed
- 10,700 telephone boxes still in use
You can "adopt" older, decommissioned boxes by parish councils of England for use in various functions like small art galleries and defibrillators. One village adopted a box to replace their mobile library. It now stands as a small book exchange for the community. Though they are no longer permitted for communications use in the U.K., other countries may still use them for this function. Simply put, they provide a pleasing display for any home or business that adds true British elegance.