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Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930

$265
£203.09
€233.42
CA$372.21
A$416.57
CHF 218.06
MX$5,060.53
NOK 2,768.78
SEK 2,612.82
DKK 1,741.70

About the Item

ABOUT An Art Deco Bakelite hotel desk telephone with push bottom and lever used to only to answer and not call. Inscribed "Dictophone" and company logo. Original label underneath, fabric cord and rubber curly cord. CREATOR Dictophone Products Inc., New York. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Bakelite, Fabric, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Cracks on the curly cord. Fabric fraying on the cord. DIMENSIONS H 5.75 in. W 9.5 in. D 5 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Machines SKU 0361stDibs: LU1280245114562

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