Summary
Alternative name: Skeleton Desk Telephone.
Physical Description
Consists of heavy iron frame on legs with bells underneath the hammer of which is operated by a current from the magneto electromagnets. The iron frame is painted black with gold decorative elements. On top is a two forked support for the combined receiver and transmitter. There is a long green textile cord from the transmitter to the iron frame and from the frame to a brown plastic plug.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
On base of frame: 'L.M. ERICSSON & Co. / STOCKHOLM'. Underneath handle: 'PRESS THIS WHILE SPEAKING'.
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Overall Dimensions
260 mm (Width), 237 mm (Depth), 295 mm (Height)
Length of cord from transmitter to frame: 700mm; Length of cord from frame to plug: 1510mm.
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