Telephone [Magneto Telephone]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.304

Maker

Ericsson Telephones Limited

Description

Telephone Magneto, wall mounted unit with a crank handle on the right and a earpiece/mouthpiece combination on the left hanging on a hook. There are a set of twin bells in the centre. There is a small sloping stand in the centre possibly to rest a small book whilst talking. The front panel is hinged on the left side. On the right is a screw lock which opens up the front panel.

Marks

ETL Beeston. Notts. England Printed
N2516M2T Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Ericsson Telephones Limited. Circa 1880s. Telephone [Magneto Telephone], 2006.304. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Telephone Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Beeston Nottinghamshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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