Transparent Telephone Appraisal

Vintage Clear Neon Transparent Wall Telephone

This item is a vintage landline telephone, characterized by its transparent acrylic or polycarbonate housing, a popular aesthetic trend from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The clear casing reveals the internal components, including a red circuit board, various capacitors, resistors, and integrated circuits, which emphasize the 'tech-forward' design of the era. This specific model appears to be an Conair or similar brand 'neon' phone, though the neon bulb is not currently illuminated. The handset features a blue pushbutton on the microphone end. It is mounted vertically on a wall, connected to a clear coiled cord that matches the transparent motif. The plastic shows minor signs of aging, including slight surface scuffing and expected yellowing commonly seen in clear plastics of this age. The construction is largely utilitarian plastic with snap-fit and screw assembly. The visibility of the inner wiring—typically featuring bright primary-colored wires—provides a striking visual contrast. Such items were often marketed as novelty electronics and are now considered a hallmark of late 20th-century 'Y2K' and 'Post-Modern' industrial design.