Bidspirit auction | Western Electric Oak Wall Phone

Western Electric Oak Wall Phone - An early 20th-century quarter-sawn oak wall-mounted hand-crank magneto telephone, Model 317, manufactured by Western Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois. Features a flat-top oak cabinet with an integrated writing shelf, cast metal transmitter arm, dual top ringer bells, side switch hook with receiver, and an internal 48A magneto with an intact paper wiring schematic label. Shows age-appropriate wear including surface scuffs, minor finish loss to the oak, and patina on metal components; internal wiring and mechanics appear intact and well-preserved, though untested for operational functionality. H 20”, W 9.25”, D 12”. Please see photos for condition.