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Two bar magneto Wood wall telephone

Made:
1904

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Two bar magneto Wood wall telephone produced by Peel Conner. Early example of the company's products and dates from circa 1904. The K66 Magneto telephone was called the 'Handcom' and was a long-distance call, magneto telephone.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
Y2008.25
Materials:
metal (unknown) and walnut (wood)
type:
telephone
taxonomy:
  • components
  • components

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