Bidspirit auction | Antique Oak Wall-Mounted Magneto Telephone

Antique Oak Wall-Mounted Magneto Telephone Kellogg and Chicago Telephone Supply Co. - An antique wall-mounted magneto telephone featuring a rectangular oak cabinet with a shaped crest and base. The front panel is fitted with twin metal ringer bells and a central black mouthpiece embossed with the Kellogg name. A black receiver is suspended from a metal switch hook on the left side, connected by a fabric-wrapped cord. The right side of the cabinet features a metal hand-crank with a black handle. The interior houses a magneto assembly with a metal identification plate marked Chicago Telephone Supply Co. Elkhart, Ind. U.S.A. The cabinet shows a natural wood grain with a dark finish. Height: 25 inches The telephone exhibits signs of age and use consistent with its period. The oak cabinet shows surface scratches, finish wear, and several small mounting holes. The fabric-wrapped receiver cord is significantly frayed with exposed wiring. Metal components, including the bells and crank, show tarnish and surface oxidation. Missing the shelf. The unit is untested for mechanical or electrical functionality.