C.I.T. – Compagnie Industrielle des Télécommunications l’Ingénieur R. Keller – Paris - Analogue telephone - Bakelite, Metal, Brass - magneto, hand-cranked

Old magneto telephone by C.I.T. – Compagnie Industrielle des Télécommunications, Paris. Professional telephone unit equipped with a black bakelite handset and a side crank that operates the magneto to generate the ring signal. The rugged textured black metal housing bears its original manufacturer’s plate: « C.I.T. – Compagnie Industrielle des Télécommunications – 2 rue de l’Ingénieur R. Keller – Paris », as well as the number 76. This type of phone was intended for professional installations, private networks, workshops, administrations, and technical communications. A beautiful French telecommunications piece from the mid-20th century, showing patina and signs of use in keeping with its age. An interesting item for collectors of antique telephones, industrial equipment, telecommunications, and vintage décor.