Restored Art Deco Rotary Telephones Including Kellogg and Teprina, Early 20th C
Item Details
A rare to find collection of Art Deco rotary telephones in brass and bakelite, all restored by the Chicago Old Telephone Co. Included in the collection; a French Teprina Paris cradle desk phone with the second ‘mother-in-law’ receiver designed to allow a daughter’s mother to chaperone phone calls, a Kellogg candlestick ‘Grabaphone’ with a reeded brass column and switchboard (considered to be one of the most beautifully designed phones) and switchboard and an Ericsson brass cradle handset desk phone with a bakelite handle. Also included are three Chicago Old Telephone videos/tapes dated 1993 and 1994.
| Type | Rotary Dial Telephone |
| Brand | Kellogg, Ericsson, Teprina |
| Working Condition | Untested; functionality not guaranteed |
| Model | Varying Models |
| Serial Number | Not Applicaple |
| Period | Early 20th Century, Antique |
| Refurbished | Yes |
| Refurbished By | Chicago Old Telephone Company |
| Accessories | Switchboard Boxes; Paperwork and Videos From The Chicago Old Telephone Co. |
Condition
- light surface markings, scuffs, and scratches; some tarnish and light verdigris present; fraying to two cloth covered cords.
Dimensions
- measurements of the Kellogg rotary phone.
Item #
ITMA00012K
