Bidspirit auction | Antique Oak Hand Crank Wall

Antique Oak Hand Crank Wall Telephone / Phone - Antique American Electric Telephone Co. wall-mounted hand crank telephone housed in its original quarter-sawn oak case. Features dual black metal bells, original transmitter, hand crank magneto, wall-mounted receiver, interior wiring and components, and a fold-down writing shelf. The interior retains its original wiring diagram affixed to the door, adding to its authenticity and collector appeal. An attractive early 20th-century wall telephone that displays well and would make an excellent addition to a collection of antique telecommunications or country store memorabilia. The earpiece has a crack on one side. Measures approximately 23” x 9 1/2” x 13 1/2”.