Antique French telephone: S.I.T Violin, around 1903, the first modern and aesthetic telephone... varnished mahogany woodwork, lovely patina, ivory button, horn handset (design), brass plate from the manufacturer: Société Industrielle des Téléphones, Paris, The back of the earpiece is missing, the nickel plating of the handset is partially oxidised. Screws and wiring cotton in good condition. Wood in magnificent condition. A very lovely iconic item from the history of telephony...