Spirit of St. Louis Field Phone MK2

by Polyconcept

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.5 x 5.1 inches ; 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005I9PR
• Item model number: 541297
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring unique suitcase styling, this clever field phone combines useful modern features with the ultimate in vintage fashion. The closable case is crafted from wood with aluminum fixtures, and is wall mountable. The base includes a clock and volume-adjustable speakerphone, and the novelty ringer highlights that famous trip across the Atlantic. The sturdy corded handset provides a consistently clear connection with no concern of low batteries or line interference. The manufacturer includes a 90-day warranty.

Product Description

541.297 Fieldphone Mark IV - Novelty "Spirit of St. Louis Fieldphone Mark IV" telephone- Integrated analog clock- Visual ringer indicator highlights the "Spirit of St. Louis" route across the Atlantic (New York to Paris)- 10# memory- 2-Key speed dialing- Speakerphone- Auto-return coil cord- Ringer volume control- Speaker volume control- Indicator lights- Last number redial- Flash- Telephone requires 2 AA batteries (not included)- Clock requires 1 AA battery (not included)- Ringer light- Ringer on/off switch- Receiver volume control- Takes you back to an airport in the pioneering days of air travel- Wood case with metal details- Nostalgic aviation style- Case opens to reveal black keypad, buttons, switches, speakerbox, and black handset - Nostalgic 1920's design- Clock located in lid with a map and lights- Lid locks into open position- Case approx. dimensions: 11"l x 9"w x 5.75"h

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great "Guy" Toy!!, November 11, 2001

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Waldo Lydecker (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spirit of St. Louis Field Phone MK2 (Office Product)

It's big, it's bulky, it's heavy; it's completely impractical-and it's terrific! This is a fully functional telephone, modeled after the field telephone carried by Lindbergh on his famous solo Atlanic flight. The top case has a working compass, and a series of lights which flash in sequence to display the route of Lindbergh's flight when the phone rings.
The receiver isn't a plastic toy-it has a satisfying heft; the cord retracts into the base; the buttons for redial and speed dial are big chunky push buttons. This is a "retro" phone in the best sense-smoothly functional and up-to-date technology without the feel of being a plastic knock-off.
If you're looking for a telephone to compliment a den, library, etc. this is a handsomely crafted & interesting item.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks cool, works bad, November 26, 2002

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Arthur M. Thomas IV "Arthur Thomas :)" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Spirit of St. Louis Field Phone MK2 (Office Product)

I had the previous model of the st louis phone and it lasted awhile and was great, but it quit working and I got this model. Its absolutely worthless! I can hardly hear when im on the phone with someone. And, the retractable cord would be a great idea if it actually retracted properly and had enough cord to actually retract. There are also little lights in the top, I think they are supposed to work.. they don't. and they clock seems to work randomly. This is the most unreliable and useless phone I have ever owned. It looks really cool though. They should have spent more time on its funcionality instead of packaging.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It IS worth the money, January 17, 2011

By 

Audioampbuilder - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spirit of St. Louis Field Phone MK2 (Office Product)

Was surprised to see so little in the way of reviews on the web; so I submit descriptions other than the list of 'features'. This company spares no expense in craftsmanship. It is a well built piece. Anyone who is fond of retro will like this. As described, the handset is hefty just like the bell shaped phones of the 40's.Everything is hefty - especially buttons and switches. This makes a handsome addition to any decor other than the featureless, barren desert of 'moderne' - the look of all black, white or grey...like your silverish-grey, non descript car, that you can't tell who manufactured it by looking only at the side.( shudder )( where did all these vapid grey peopleand their boring grey cars come from? Is it some kind of national psychological malady? No one can think for themselves anymore? They have to be told what to buy..mostly by looking around them and "buying what THEY buy " ?)Ah , but I digress...

This IS a land line; plugs into the wall phone jack -with a 25 foot extension, perhaps, placed next to your leather/wood chair for TV. You have two choices when you hear the ring - pick up the handset of olden days-or push the spring loaded 'Ball Bat" switch for "Speakerphone"...which "answers" the call; you then talk hands free, thanks to the speaker for the caller, and a mike for your voice. Push the speakerphone switch again, and you just hung up!
It is easy to operate, and to store numbers. AA battery required for the clock ( also cool ). I could not see the polarity marks-made two guesses, and discovered the positive goes to the left as you face the front of the phone...goes into the top of the lid. Two AA batteries for the LED lights for incoming calls...they go into a compartment on the bottom, requiring a very small phillips. The phone itself, is powered by the phone line itself, as all land lines are-and why a land line works , often, when the house power is out!

I have long admired and enjoyed my Spirit of St Louis (large version ) Boombox inn the same handsome style and superb craftsmanship. I would give them both 5 stars except that the audio electronics leaves a bitt to be desired. Good audio amps can be had for under $30,which I would gladly pay for. Speakers of very wide frequency range and decibel level can be had for a reasonable amount too. I would gladly have paid more for these finely made pieces, if the company had spent more on the audio portion. Since that is my hobby, I will no doubt upgrade the audio myself. I'll come back later to report on that experiment
A clue:...you can't find the Boombox for sale now, and the cool Radio they made...these things do sell out. I would not dilly dally if I were you.
For now, the price of them IS competitive, so be wise , be informed...and TRY thinking for yourself ...you know it is okay to be a unique individual.This isn't high school anymore where the bullies beat you up because your mom dressed you funny.