Fatme Ericsson - Analogue telephone - Bakelite
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Fatme Ericsson Rome vintage black bakelite wall telephone from the 1940s–1950s, Italian-made and in good used condition with minor signs of age, its internal circuitry intact and measuring 21 cm high by 15 cm wide by 11 cm deep (2 kg).
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FATME Rome / Ericsson Patents – Rare Vintage Black Bakelite Wall Telephone (1940s/1950s)
Lot Description:
Fascinating and rare vintage wall telephone in black bakelite, manufactured in Italy during the 1940s/1950s by the renowned F.A.T.M.E. (Fabbrica Apparecchi Telefonici e Materiale Elettrico) in Rome under Ericsson patents.
This item stands out for its exceptional aesthetic and structural state of preservation: the bakelite body and handset are glossy, complete, and free of cracks, chips, or restorations. The metal rotary dial operates smoothly, and it features the period-correct original black braided cloth cord.
Key Features & Highlights:
Makers Mark: Clear, crisp relief stamp on the rear reading "F.A.T.M.E. ROMA - BREVETTI ERICSSON".
Complete Vintage Interior: Clean, untampered internal circuitry featuring the original twin metal bells and internal body marking "MEI C5".
Rare Internal Document: Inside the cover, the original FATME vintage printed paper wiring diagram (Drawing No. 9836) is fully preserved.
Condition & Functionality:
Preserved in excellent collector's condition. Untested on modern phone lines; however, all internal mechanisms and components are complete and well-preserved. With a minor adaptation/conversion (using a standard pulse-to-tone converter for modern digital/VoIP lines), it can presumably be made fully functional, besides serving as a stunning vintage display or design piece.
The attached photographs form an integral part of this lot description.
FATME Rome / Ericsson Patents – Rare Vintage Black Bakelite Wall Telephone (1940s/1950s)
Lot Description:
Fascinating and rare vintage wall telephone in black bakelite, manufactured in Italy during the 1940s/1950s by the renowned F.A.T.M.E. (Fabbrica Apparecchi Telefonici e Materiale Elettrico) in Rome under Ericsson patents.
This item stands out for its exceptional aesthetic and structural state of preservation: the bakelite body and handset are glossy, complete, and free of cracks, chips, or restorations. The metal rotary dial operates smoothly, and it features the period-correct original black braided cloth cord.
Key Features & Highlights:
Makers Mark: Clear, crisp relief stamp on the rear reading "F.A.T.M.E. ROMA - BREVETTI ERICSSON".
Complete Vintage Interior: Clean, untampered internal circuitry featuring the original twin metal bells and internal body marking "MEI C5".
Rare Internal Document: Inside the cover, the original FATME vintage printed paper wiring diagram (Drawing No. 9836) is fully preserved.
Condition & Functionality:
Preserved in excellent collector's condition. Untested on modern phone lines; however, all internal mechanisms and components are complete and well-preserved. With a minor adaptation/conversion (using a standard pulse-to-tone converter for modern digital/VoIP lines), it can presumably be made fully functional, besides serving as a stunning vintage display or design piece.
The attached photographs form an integral part of this lot description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Fatme Ericsson
Material
Bakelite
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11 cm
In working order
Yes
Estimated period
1940-1950
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