French multi-line telephone switchboard made from black Bakelite, with 15 numbered white push buttons and a matching handset. Dating from the first half of the 20th century, it would have been used in a commercial or institutional setting to manage multiple phone lines manually.
The form is functional and minimal, with a slightly industrial character. The handset sits on a fixed cradle, and the original fabric-covered cables are still attached. The surface shows wear and marks consistent with age and use.
Sold as found, untested and intended as a decorative piece.
Dimensions (approx):
H: 16cm (6¼″)
W: 22cm (8¾″)
D: 22cm (8¾″)
***SHIPPING VIA UPS INCLUDED - I ship same day or next day (unless weekend or public holiday) - 95% of the time parcels arrive next day in the UK and take 2 days to the US and most of the world***
*** US Buyers - Note that there is still no import tariff on goods valued less than $800 ***
The form is functional and minimal, with a slightly industrial character. The handset sits on a fixed cradle, and the original fabric-covered cables are still attached. The surface shows wear and marks consistent with age and use.
Sold as found, untested and intended as a decorative piece.
Dimensions (approx):
H: 16cm (6¼″)
W: 22cm (8¾″)
D: 22cm (8¾″)
***SHIPPING VIA UPS INCLUDED - I ship same day or next day (unless weekend or public holiday) - 95% of the time parcels arrive next day in the UK and take 2 days to the US and most of the world***
*** US Buyers - Note that there is still no import tariff on goods valued less than $800 ***