Description
This is an old crank telephone. Is is mint condition and all pieces seem to be present. It weighs about 40Lbs and bells chime when the crank is turned.
This is an old crank telephone. Is is mint condition and all pieces seem to be present. It weighs about 40Lbs and bells chime when the crank is turned.
Re: Chicago Telephone Supply Company Elkhart, In USA ...
Old crank phones like this were often turned into "intercoms" from farm house to barn after they were retired from service as regular phone equipment. They were a hot item in the late 80's to early 90's. Values for them have cooled somewhat since then. Here's a link for you regarding values.
http://oldphoneman.com/ForSale/awoodphone.htm
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