c. 1895 Home Telephone Station * Polished Mahogany w/Brass Watch Case Receiver For Sale
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c. 1895 Home Telephone Station * Polished Mahogany w/Brass Watch Case Receiver:
$880.00
Make sure to check out all of my auctions after you\'ve looked at this one. I\'m listing an eclectic assortment of mechanical, technological and musical antiques, and I suspect there will be something to interest just about everyone.
Here\'s an ancient home telephone station featuring an uncommon slant-front case. The phone was probably manufactured in Europe ca. 1890-95
As you can see in the pictures, condition is excellent throughout. Polished mahogany case retains its original finish, with only scattered minor marks consistent with age and authenticity. Watch case receiver is in excellent condition, with no dings, no dents, no rust or corrosion. Switch is undamaged, and the spring is still resilient. Cord sheathing exhibits areas of fraying, but the cords are complete and in good condition overall. Internal wiring is straight and original and appears to be in excellent condition. Transmitter is original and in excellent condition. All small hardware appears to be original to the phone.
Overall, a pristine example of a hard-to-find antique phone. Shipping weight approximately 10 lb.
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