Analogue telephone - Horn, Bakelite, Cotton, Metal - Wall phone mounted on a wooden backing plate with a crank

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€ 25
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Francisco Álvarez
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Selected by Francisco Álvarez

Acquired extensive antiques knowledge through renovation works and running own antiques shop.

Estimate  € 110 - € 160
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€25
IT
€16
RO
€11

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Antique wall-mounted telephone on a wooden back plate with a crank, featuring a prominent front horn microphone and two nickel-brass bells on top, with an original loose handset on the left hook; in original vintage condition with clear signs of age and use, electronics untested, and a frayed cord at the connections.

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Description from the seller

A classic antique wall telephone mounted on a wooden backboard with a crank (power generator for the bell).

The device features a prominently protruding speaking horn (microphone) at the front and two nickel/brass bells on the top.

On the hook on the left side hangs the original loose listening horn with wooden handle and cloth-covered cable.

The interior shows the original mechanical and electrical innards including the coils and the magnet generator with gear transmission.

Condition:
In original, vintage condition with clear signs of aging and use.
Wear to the paint/varnish on the wooden handle and the cabinet.
The electronics are untested and the cord shows some fraying at the connections.
Visually a very authentic and complete collector’s item.

Dimensions:
Cabinet:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 20 cm
Handset:
Height: 21 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg.

The lot will be packed with the utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace. Pick-up is also possible by arrangement.

A classic antique wall telephone mounted on a wooden backboard with a crank (power generator for the bell).

The device features a prominently protruding speaking horn (microphone) at the front and two nickel/brass bells on the top.

On the hook on the left side hangs the original loose listening horn with wooden handle and cloth-covered cable.

The interior shows the original mechanical and electrical innards including the coils and the magnet generator with gear transmission.

Condition:
In original, vintage condition with clear signs of aging and use.
Wear to the paint/varnish on the wooden handle and the cabinet.
The electronics are untested and the cord shows some fraying at the connections.
Visually a very authentic and complete collector’s item.

Dimensions:
Cabinet:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 20 cm
Handset:
Height: 21 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg.

The lot will be packed with the utmost care and shipped by registered mail and insured with track & trace. Pick-up is also possible by arrangement.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Wall phone mounted on a wooden backing plate with a crank
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Bakelite, Cotton, Horn, Metal
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
18 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
20 cm
In working order
No
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
97.35%
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