This fold-out leaflet was effectively used to market the TRIMPHONE in the late 1960s. Its matt finish is very minimalist, giving the impression of clean, simple lifestyle with colour tones which would blend in and not look out of place in almost any decor. (Unlike the later Phoenixphones which used bold, brave, almost garish colours to get noticed).

Of course, the late 1960s and early 1970s were about crisp, sharp ideas, exploiting the latest developments in technology and the application of modern plastics. The Trimphone was very much ahead of its time; the casing was a very modern stylish design, but the necessary electronic components had not yet caught up. It was a compromise between function and style to fit all the workings into such a small case. But make no mistake, the Trimphone was a very cleverly engineered phone and although it had some design faults, many models are still in use today, when current day, cheaper phones have been consigned to the bin.

A neat, stylish, lightweight handset, easy to hold and untiring on the arm for those long chats on the phone. The Trimphone was a fashion statement, not something to be hidden away. To facilitate comfortable telephoning, the Trimphone had a long stretchy (helical) matching colour line cord. Remember, modern PST sockets did not appear until the late Seventies. Even so, apart from the standard hard-wired installations, the Trimphone could be also supplied on Plan 4 (old style round plugs) systems and shared service lines.

Wow, a choice of 3 colour tones to match in with any decor!

• Two-tone BLUE
• GREY/GREEN
• GREY/WHITE

Truly, the Trimphone looked great and deserves a place with the classic designs of the 20th century.

The innovations explained. Illuminated dial, adjustable Tone Caller, switch-hook with easy carry handle.