Bidspirit auction | Rare ”American Telephone Co” Early

Rare ”American Telephone Co” Early Telephone - Due to the size/weight/fragility of this item, it will require a pick up or customer-arranged 3rd-party shipping. An early oak case, double box, telephone manufactured by the American Telephone Company, Chicago IL. Patent date 1896. This one has the rare telescoping transmitter speaker which also swings from side to side. Also displaying the unique makers emblem with the American shield along with the early (two pin) ear receiver piece. Very clean good looking wall decor. 31 1/2” high x 12” wide x 12” deep