Kellogg K-500 - Black Featured Products Coloured sets became available in

Coloured sets became available in 1953

Freshly Nickel plated reproduction transmitter cup

it "quacks" as a ringer and the eyes light up red

The beginning of the end for the rotary dial came in 1963

Chrome Leich transmitter faceplate for candlestick and wood wall telephones

Kellogg K-500 - Black Featured Products Coloured sets became available inHistory Also known as the "Banjo Phone" the Kellogg K 500 was an early set designed to complete with Western Electric's famed 500 set. Though the outer housing and handset were unique, the internals to the K 500 were similar to the early Western 500's. Most noticeable on the K 500 is the rounded Bakelite handset, which is actually more comfortable to hold against your ear and shoulder than the G Style handset. The K 500 was only on the market for a