Advertising-Utilities TELEPHONE RELATED...This 8 5/8 inch plate is titled 'The Spirit of Service', by Ernest Hamlin Baker. It is the 2nd plate in an 8 plate series strictly limited to 60 Day firing by International Merchandise Company Chicago & Vileta Fine China. These are the older more earth-tone series, as opposed to the newer, bluer 12 plate series. The scene depicts Angus MacDonald guarding a section of the New York to Boston to Maine phone line during the historic blizzard of 1888. These plates commemorate noteworthy events in the history of the Bell System & the telephone communications industry. This is an exacting and faithful reproduction of the original masterpiece with the permission of The American Telephone and Telegraph Company A.T. & T. Co. It's in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs with original box and certificate. A great addition to your collection of Telephone Pioneers of America/Phone Company/Difficult Jobs/Winter/or 19th Century Scenes Collector Plates! Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Those numbered under 1000 may also available for $129.95 - just ask us. God Bless America & all those service workers who help keep America's infrastrucure running smoothly(especially compared to the rest of the world). ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, banks, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.


Circa: 1982
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

Telephone Men & Women At Work by Artist Dean Corwell completed in Sept. of 1951. Major portion of Bell System mural is in the New England Telephone Headquarters Bldg., Boston, Ma. #4 in the 1st early Telephone Pioneers Of America 80's Series, 60 day firing by Vileta of Texas? reproduced with permission of AT&T & Distributed by the International Merchandise Company. Series depicts Noteworthy Events In Bell System History. THIS 1 Complete with original box & Certificate. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1951/1985
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

'The Service Representative' is #6 in an edition strictly limited to 20,000 plates, & has LONG AGO been sold out. On the back: 'The genuine liking of people and the desire to be of help have always been the hallmark of the service representative. Artist Vuk Vuchinich captured these traits in 1947 along the symbolic operator / switchboard operator painting hangs on the wall and a lineman and truck can be seen outside the window, indicative of the range of services she provided her customer.' Reproduced by permission of A.T. & T. Co. with the exclusive endorsement of Telephone Pioneers of America. 8 ½ inch in diameter, gold trim. THIS 1 is numbered between 1001-20,000 Complete with original box and C.O.A. In excellent condition, stand not included. There is also one of these on this site numbered in the 1st 1000 for a little more. ALL the Others in this 2nd series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, especially to all those who have to work on those special days to keep America's infrastructure running smoothly. God Bless America.
Circa: 1947/1987
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

TANKARD PIONEERS OF AMERICA Surrey Group STEIN Mug of the 'THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE'.
OUT OF THE BLIZZARD OF 1888 COME ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN PAINTINGS OF THE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY ERNEST HAMLIN BAKER'S 'THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE' DEPICTS ANGUS MACDONALD GUARDING A SECTION OF THE NEW YORK-BOSTON-MAINE LINE DURING THE HISTORIC STORM. SPIRIT OF SERVICE
REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF AT&T COMPANY AS A STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION. THIS IS TANKARD NUMBER #199. THIS TANKARD IS CERTIFIED FIRST FIRING AND IS ONE OF ONLY 1000 PIECES PRODUCED FOR ALLOCATED DISTRIBUTION TO TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA...
It Stands 6 1/2 TALL from The Telephone Pioneers Of America & Surrey Group Schaumburg, IL. THIS 1 NO BOX, Excellent condition, no chips or dings.
Great gift for Linemen, Phone Employees, or any AT&T or Bell Fanatics.
Matching Plate Also On This Site...
Lots of other Operator, Lineman & telephone plates, Dolls, diecast & other items on this site, or we'll find it for you.
Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1984
Type: MUGS/STEINS/TANKARDS
Country of Origin: US
 

TANKARD PIONEERS OF AMERICA Surrey Group STEIN Mug of the 'WEAVERS OF SPEECH'.
T.D . SKIDMORE ORIGINALLY PAINTED THIS HISTORIC WORK IN BLACK AND WHITE OIL. IT FIRST APPEARED IN A BELL SYSTEM NATIONAL MAGAZINE AD IN DECEMBER 1915. ORIGINALLY TITLED 'SPINNERS OF SPEECH', IT WAS CHANGED TO 'WEAVERS' IN DEFERENCE TO THE OBVIOUS TAPESTRY EFFECT OF THE PAINTING...
REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF AT&T COMPANY AS A STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION. THIS IS TANKARD NUMBER #100. THIS TANKARD IS CERTIFIED FIRST FIRING AND IS ONE OF ONLY 1000 PIECES PRODUCED FOR ALLOCATED DISTRIBUTION TO TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA..
It Stands 6 1/2 TALL from The Telephone Pioneers Of America & Surrey Group Schaumburg, IL. THIS 1 NO BOX, Excellent condition, no chips or dings.
Great gift for Operators, Phone Employees, Kellogg microphone collectors, or any AT&T or Bell Fanatics.
Matching Plate Also On This Site...
Lots of other Operator, Lineman & telephone plates, Dolls, diecast & other items on this site, or we'll find it for you. Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1984
Type: MUGS/STEINS/TANKARDS
Country of Origin: US
 

There Ought To Be Clowns is the first #1 plate in the Third & latest annual Telephone Pioneers Of America Collector Series. This decidedly unusual plate is in a limited edition of 5000, created in 1988. It is a heartwarming (or creepy, depending on your perception) scene depicting a Community Service holiday visit by the Telephone Pioneers Of America clown troop to a local hospital, convalescent ward or nursing home, as captured by Terry Ward. Hard to tell if the residents are happy or traumatized...@ least 3 in this short - lived & not real popular hard-to-find series. The Pioneers do great work, but maybe this plate is not the best representation? This 1 mint in box w/COA. Great for Clown, Telephone, Philanthropic, Nursing Home, Hospital, Senior & Elderly, Community Service, fear of clowns - coulrophobia mavens, or just plain unique item collectors. Lots more Telephone Pioneers Of America Plates(All On This Site), Mugs, Dolls, Banks, etc, or if we don't have it, we'll gladly track it down for you. Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1988
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
 

1985 The Night of the Cutover: #4 in a 12 plate series (ALL available here on THIS site) . It is numbered in an edition strictly limited to 20,000 plates. The artist, John Mogus depicts the night of November 26, 1932 in the old main telephone exchange, Louisville, Kentucky, when the cutover to dial systems took place. This was an event that would occur in every telephone exchange in the country.
This plate measures 8 1/2 inches and is in mint condition without Original Box or Certificate. No Stand or frame is included.
Endorsed by the Telephone Pioneers of America. Long ago sold out. OP $29.95.
Great for current or former Bell Employees as well as Louisville & Kentucky memorabilia collectors.
ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Some may be available w/out boxes or certs for a lower price. Just Ask Us!
Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1932/1985
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

NORMAN ROCKWELL'S STEIN Mug OF THE 'TELEPHONE LINEMAN'.
THE TELEPHONE LINEMAN FIRST APPEARED IN AN AT&T COMPANY ADVERTISEMENT IN SPRING OF 1949. REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF AT&T COMPANY AS A STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION. THIS IS TANKARD NUMBER #915. THIS TANKARD IS CERTIFIED FIRST FIRING AND IS ONE OF ONLY 1000 PIECES PRODUCED FOR ALLOCATED DISTRIBUTION TO TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA...
It Stands 6 1/2 TALL from The Telephone Pioneers Of America & Surrey Group Schaumburg, IL.
THIS 1 NO BOX, Good condition. Some visible crazing mainly around the bottom, but no chips or dings.
Matching Plates Also On This Site...
Lots of other Lineman & telephone related plates, diecast dolls & other items on this site, or we'll find it for you.
Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1987
Condition: Used
Type: MUGS/STEINS/TANKARDS
Country of Origin: US
 

'The Service Representative' TANKARD STEIN MUG NUMBER is #43, REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF AT&T COMPANY AS A STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION. It Stands 5 inches TALL w/gold rim/trim, from The Telephone Pioneers Of America & Surrey Group Schaumburg, IL. & has LONG AGO been sold out.
'The genuine liking of people and the desire to be of help have always been the hallmark of the service representative. Artist Vuk Vuchinich captured these traits in 1947. Along with the symbolic operator / switchboard operator painting hangs on the wall and a lineman and truck can be seen outside the window, indicative of the range of services she provided her customer.'
THIS 1 is In GOOD condition, but a few scratches are visible. THIS 1 NO BOX.
There is also one of these Plates on this site numbered in the 1st 1000 for a little more.
ALL the Others in this 2nd series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, especially to all those who have to work on those special days to keep America's infrastructure running smoothly. God Bless America.
Lots of other Lineman & telephone plates, diecast & other items on this site, or we'll find it for you. Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1987
Condition: Used
Type: MUGS/STEINS/TANKARDS
Country of Origin: US
 

1989 TELEHONE PIONEERS Plate A FRIEND IN NEED THE HUG-A-BEAR #2 in the PEOPLE WHO CARE Series by Artist Mike Hagel, in the 1st 10,000 in a 20,000 total plate run, original box but no certificate.
Fireman Paramedic comforting 2 barefooted children boy & girl apparent fire victims with 2 of the Pioneer's Hug-A-Bears Teddy Bears (1 on this site) they distribute to shelters hospitals fire & police departments & other help agencies throughout the US & Canada to assist trauma victims.
Lots more Pioneer Plates & other telephone related dolls banks & other items on This Site, or we'll find those items for you.
Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1989
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

AN ADORABLE TEDDY BEAR THAT IS NAMED 'HUG A BEAR' AND DONATED To Children's Hospital Wards By TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA. IT IS A Well-Loved but not torn or threadbare GREYISH BROWN COLOR WITH A BURGUNDY RIBBON Bow AROUND ITS NECK, BLUE EYES AND A RED Felt MOUTH. IT MEASURES 10 in. TALL. Age unknown...Lots of other Telephone Pioneers Of America Banks, Plates, etc. on this site, or we'll find the item for you. Blessed Holidays.
Condition: USED
Type: PLUSH
 

HUG-A-BEAR TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA Gray Grey Stuffed Teddy Teddie Bear given to kids in crisis & disaster situations. I even have a collector plate coming of these being given to some special kids.
Used - a littlte dirty, not mint, but not torn or missing anything. Eyes, nose & red ribbon intact.
Blessed Holidays, & remeber to support this service organization & others that go out of their way to help whenever & wherever needed.
Condition: Used
Type: DOLLS
Country of Origin: US
 

1st Telephone Pioneers of America 1982 Series of 4. LOW-NUMBERED under 1000, Limited Edition Norman Rockwell Plate called 'The Telephone Lineman' : A graphic reminder of the dedication & determination of all Bell workers to 'getting the message through'. It is of New England Telephone & Telegraph(N.E.T&T) employee John Toolan, begun in 1947 as a promotion for AT&T. It appeared 1st in LIFE magazine in 1949. It measures approximately 8-3/4 inches in diameter & is in perfect condition with the original box. On the back: The Telephone Lineman by Norman Rockwell, Limited Edition 60 Day 1982 Firing. An exacting and faithful color reproduction of the original Rockwell masterpiece, This plate has a signature of Marshall L. Stoltz, Curator, The Norman Rockwell Museum Museum.Inc. 1982 International Merchandise Company. Top - Triangle in Blue with a Bell in the middle: Telephone Pioneers of America. Made by Vileta USA China. Very obscure & hard to find. This one complete with certificate of authenticity & detailed descriptive booklet. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection, dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry. Other Telephone related plates in later series from the telephone Pioneers are available on this site, including a less expensive more recent version, & THIS version, but with # over 1000 & w/all paperwork & box for $175 & 1 without box, certificate, & booklet for $150. Just let me know which one you need - lots of choices...Blessed Holidays & God Bless America, especially the working man & woman.
Circa: 1947/1982
Type: COLLECTOR PLATES
 

Artist Mike Hagel was inspired by a 1963 cover of the 'Southern Telephone News' 'featuring busy information operators who play a big role in giving our customers the superb service they have come to know and expect from telephone people everywhere'.
He has certainly captured the personal warmth of famous 'Voice with a smile'. This plate carries the exclusive endorsement of Telephone Pioneers of America 1990. Complete with original box and C.O.A. 8 ½ inches in diameter, gold trim. In excellent condition. A great addition to your collection!
#9 Part of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values.
Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection - ALL of the rest are on this site or we'll find them for you. 20,000 run - THIS 1 is in the 1001-20,000 run, Some under 1000 are $69.95 each. Let me know wht you need.
God Bless America, & Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1963/1990
Condition: Used
Type: COLLECTOR PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

COME HERE WATSON Alexander Graham Bell AT&T Telecommunications Artist George Rapp #3 Part of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications Pioneers Of America industry.
Great gifts for A T & T, Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values.
Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection.
Only 20,000 made. THIS 1 #1001-20,000. Mint w/certificate, unopened in original box.
1 w Large glass plate frame & enclosed back with the 'COME HERE WATSON' title brass plaque on the front for a special occasion, collector or occupation may still be available for $150...
ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you.
Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1984/1988
Condition: NEW
Type: PLATE
Country of Origin: US
 

This 8 1/2 inch plate is titled 'The Spirit of Service', by Ernest Hamlin Baker. It is the 2nd plate in a twelve plate series strictly limited to 20,000 by Telephone Pioneers of America.
The scene depicts Angus MacDonald guarding a section of the New York to Boston to Maine phone line during the historic blizzard of 1888.
These plates commemorate noteworthy events in the history of the Bell System & the telephone communications industry. This is an exacting and faithful reproduction of the original masterpiece with the permission of The American Telephone and Telegraph Company A.T. & T. Co.
It's in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs with original box and certificate. A great addition to your collection of Telephone Pioneers of America/Phone Company/Difficult Jobs/Winter/or 19th Century Scenes Collector Plates! Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values.
Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Numbered ones under 1,000 may also be available for $79.95 - just ask us. God Bless America & all those service workers who help keep America's infrastrucure running smoothly(especially compared to the rest of the world).
THIS 1 over #1,000.
ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you.
Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Condition: New
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

Storm Watch - All In A Day's Work / Storms and their oft attendant flooding are the major disrupters of telephone service. Artist Gary Harkrader, an employee of the Bell Atlantic Co. has captured a scene familiar to all – the rebuilding of poles and cables to restore telephone service even before the storm has passed. Mr. Harkrader’s original painting has been adapted by John Mogus to capture the 'feel' of this series. This plate series carries the exclusive endorsement of Telephone Pioneers of America 1986. #5 of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. Those numbered under 1,000 may also available for $75 - just ask. God Bless America & all those servive workers who keep America running smooth(especially compared to other countries). This 1 with box & COA #1-1000. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you.
Circa: 1986
Condition: Used
Type: PLATE
Country of Origin: US
 

Reserve Seats for the Derby - Terry Ward faithfully captured a 1937 National Geographic Magazine photo of 5 linemen watching War Admiral winning the 63rd Kentucky Derby. #8 of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Twin Towers of Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. THIS 1 #1001-20,000. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1937
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

Part of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications Pioneers Of America industry, ALL of which are on this site. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities, Pioneers Of America & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

LOYALTY TO PUBLIC SERVICE : John Mogus full color adaptation of the Ernest Hamlin Baker b/w painting after Riggs...#7 Part of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications Pioneers Of America industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Thomas Edison & Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, Hard Work & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. THIS 1 #1-1,000. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: ?/1987
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

1940 painting in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the opening of transcontinental telephone service in 1915. Unknown artist, Sebring Fine China. Last of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Switchboard Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities, Pioneers Of America & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values.
Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. This 1 no box/cert. 1 with all may be available for $85. Just ask.
ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Just get on our Free Want List.
Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1940/1995
Condition: NEW
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

Weavers of Speech by Artist T.D.Skidmore /Original Title - Spinners of Speech /From A Bell System National Magazine Ad December, 1915, Copyright the A.T. & T. CO./ #1 of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications Pioneers Of America industry. Great gifts for Linemen, Switchboard Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values. Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection. Only 20,000 made. This 1 w/box & certificate, numbered over the 1st 1,000. ALL the Others in this series available + Lots more phone related dolls, steins, plates, etc. on THIS site, or we'll find them for you. Blessed Holidays, & God Bless America.
Circa: 1915/1985
Condition: Used
Type: PLATES
Country of Origin: US
 

'The Telephone Lineman' which Norman Rockwell painted in 1947 as promotion for AT&T, is available in a numbered limited edition collector plate for the Telephone Pioneers of America, Reprint of the 1982 International Merchandise version, also on this site.
Very obscure & hard to find.
Part of a 12 plate series dedicated to the history of the telephone communications industry.
Great gifts for Linemen, Operators, Alexander Graham Bell collectors, Kentucky Derby or Horse Racing or Dirt-Track Racing, Union Folks, Engineers, Utilities & Communications Collectors, & those who want to promote global unity, American Technology, & Family Values.
Add many of these seldom seen artistic gems to your collection.
These are very early numbers, in the 1st run numbering under 1,000.
Numbered 1st firings over 1,000 may be available for $69.95, as well as the 1982 1st editions that include a book for $150 on up.
Blessed Holidays.
Circa: 1947/1987
Type: COLLECTOR PLATES