Bidspirit auction | Oak Wall Phone Chicago Telephone

Oak Wall Phone Chicago Telephone Co. Elkhart, IN - This turn-of-the-century hand-crank wall telephone features an oak cabinet construction complete with a brass hand crank, integrated writing shelf, top bells, earpiece, and transmitter mouthpiece. Internal inspection reveals the original generator marked ”CHICAGO TELEPHONE SUPPLY CO. ELKHART, IND. U.S.A.” alongside a pair of vintage Western Electric Blue Bell Dry Cell batteries. The oak casing exhibits light surface scuffs, finish wear along the edges, and minor age-appropriate patina to the metal components, with interior wiring and components showing expected degradation for its age. Bells ring when crank turned. H 20”, W 10”, D 14”. Please see photos for condition.