Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston - Analogue telephone - Old mural with horn. - Wood, Brass

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Francisco Álvarez
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Estimate  € 150 - € 220
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€40
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€37
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€30

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Antique French wall telephone by Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston, with a wooden case and original brass horn, in good condition with signs of wear from age; not in working order; dimensions 21 × 15 × 13 cm.

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Old French wall-mounted telephone Thomson-Houston, preserved with its wooden case and its original horn handset in brass. The plate bears the inscription “Cie Fse Thomson-Houston – Constructeur Paris – UNIS France – N° 27979”, while the handset is marked “Compagnie des Téléphones Thomson-Houston – Bté S.G.D.G. – N° B 56262”. Beautiful antique telecommunications device showing a natural patina, signs of use and wear consistent with its age. French manufacture, probably circa 1920-1935. Interesting piece for collection of antique telephones, telecommunications, industrial equipment and French technical objects.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Old French wall-mounted telephone Thomson-Houston, preserved with its wooden case and its original horn handset in brass. The plate bears the inscription “Cie Fse Thomson-Houston – Constructeur Paris – UNIS France – N° 27979”, while the handset is marked “Compagnie des Téléphones Thomson-Houston – Bté S.G.D.G. – N° B 56262”. Beautiful antique telecommunications device showing a natural patina, signs of use and wear consistent with its age. French manufacture, probably circa 1920-1935. Interesting piece for collection of antique telephones, telecommunications, industrial equipment and French technical objects.

Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments.
Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decoration, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston
Model
Old mural with horn.
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
13 cm
In working order
No
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
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Objects sold
90.48%
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