This phone is in unusually nice condition. It would look pretty if polished up. It appears to be very complete except for the rubber "gasket" which is to cushion the bottom edge. On the bottom is "Monophone, Automatic Electric, Chicago 7, U.S.A." and seven patent numbers.
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Needs a proper cleaning.
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• Authentic Ericsson rotary wall phone in thick Bakelite. • Untested as a working phone - ideal as decor or collector's piece. • Bold black finish with industrial-modern style.
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The handset cord is rubber covered and is in good condition. The little round number holder on top of the phone is missing and the knob at the end of the crank is missing. The hang up buttons pop up freely when the receiver is lifted.
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SO IT IS FOR SPARES OR PARTS. AT THE REAR OF THE OPEN DRAWER IS THE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE PHONE. VERY USEFUL IF YOU CONVERT IT. I HAVE REMOVED THE BASEPLATE, JUST TO CONFIRM THAT ALL THE ELECTRICS ARE PRESENT.
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Vintage telephone no dial see photos. Item is untested sold for parts of repair or decoration.
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The phone is fitted with a cased dynamo with a winding handle secured by a locking bar with removable pin with a separate dictograph system with the serial number 21858. Height 17 x Width 13 x Depth 17 - Dictograph.
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The original receiver cord is stiff and has crack on the cord near the receiver end that has black tape on it.
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