Irish Telephone Box

Chocchip1989

Anyone got any idea where I might get an original Irish Telephone Box. Preferably with the old telephone (but not necessary). Know about the reproduction company in Dublin but I would prefer to have the original one.

galljga1

Salvage yards are your best bet. They come and go. Expect to pay a few grand at least.

Chocchip1989

So I believe. Apparently the Gov. are hoping to reinstall them in certain towns around the country (for tourism sake). I think that's a good idea. They were nice to look at and traditional. That will bring down the value again if that does happen.

Del.Monte

Chocchip1989 wrote: »

So I believe. Apparently the Gov. are hoping to reinstall them in certain towns around the country (for tourism sake). I think that's a good idea. They were nice to look at and traditional. That will bring down the value again if that does happen.

I doubt that, even the remaining 'shower cabinet' type boxes are now rapidly disappearing too.

Here's a link to some salvage yards.

http://collectireland.com/salvage/

billymc1

there is one on dondeal but needs a bit of work !

Del.Monte

billymc1 wrote: »

there is one on dondeal but needs a bit of work !

Looks good to me but no price. They are mainly concrete and clean up quite easily.

https://www.donedeal.ie/antiques-for-sale/old-telephone-box-/9564370

Chocchip1989

Fair play to ye. I ll check that out.

L1011

That seriously looks like its been in a lake for a while.

Fuzzy Clam

L1011 wrote: »

That seriously looks like its been in a lake for a while.

Lick of paint and it’ll be grand

Chocchip1989

Are they concrete? How would you go about bringing it back. If it is concrete its spell in the lake shouldnt have done it too much damage. The surface would have to be smoothed out in some way and then repainted. Guess it would need a lot of TLC

Fuzzy Clam

Chocchip1989 wrote: »

Are they concrete? How would you go about bringing it back. If it is concrete its spell in the lake shouldnt have done it too much damage. The surface would have to be smoothed out in some way and then repainted. Guess it would need a lot of TLC

If its reinforced concrete, hopefully the steel is alright. If the steel has started to rust, it could cause the concrete to split or flake. I know because this has happened with my external window ledges.
Farmers use a chemical to clean concrete. Might be suitable here.
I dont see a major issue.
Given the chance, I would take it on........if I could find one cheap.

hexosan

Good luck finding one cheap

Chocchip1989

Going to have a look at it tomorrow. Its not cheap. Thanks