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A MAN COLLECTS OLD PHONES
Hassan al-Tourky is Egypt´s telephone collector, who collects and restores old
telephones. Some of al-Tourky´s collections date back to the 1800s and they were once owned
by famous persons like Egypt´s late King Farouq. King Farouq´s phone dates back to 1933, and
it is specifically used in the royal court. Al-Tourky also owns Charlie Chaplin´s telephone that
was hung on the wall and one that was placed on his desk.
The family-run shop does not make much money; however, it is run with a passion for
preserving history. The 65-year-old collector buys some phones from villas, palaces, or auctions;
however, some of the phones were left by al-Tourky´s father, who loved them, just like al-
Tourky does. He keeps them for himself and his sons who share his passion.
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