{"product_id":"oak-wall-telephone-with-crank-circa-1910","title":"Oak Wall Telephone with Crank Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have an authentic early 20th-century wall-mounted telephone, full of character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eCrafted in solid oak with a beautifully grained case, this piece features its original twin external bells and a working side crank handle used to operate the internal magneto. Unlike earlier fixed-mouthpiece models, this example has a combined \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ehandset with both earpiece and mouthpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a slightly later and more user friendly design from the evolution of early telephones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eWhen in use, the crank would be turned to generate a signal to the telephone exchange, after which the handset would be used to speak and listen. These were commonly found in homes, shops, and rural properties before the widespread adoption of dial telephones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eThe phone remains in good original condition, showing expected wear consistent with age. It measures 48 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eA fantastic decorative piece and conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is available for pick up only. Please select pick up at checkout. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yvonne Sanders Antiques Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52327157989652,"sku":"FR4081","price":275.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0300\/7252\/files\/telephone_2.jpg?v=1775535371","url":"https:\/\/www.yvonnesandersantiques.com\/zh\/products\/oak-wall-telephone-with-crank-circa-1910","provider":"Yvonne Sanders Antiques Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}