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Manhattan Electrical Supply "Rope Shaft" Telephone

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Manhattan Electrical Supply "Rope Shaft" Telephone

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Manhattan Electrical Supply "rope shaft" intercommunication candlestick telephone with eight position selector switch on base, Ca 1902. Quarter sawn oak base. Marked on transmitter face plate "Manhattan / Elec. Supply Co./ New York" Appears to have original receiver cord. Mouthpiece probably not original, no line cord or buzzer, bell, or other call device. Excellent condition. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

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Manhattan Electrical Supply "Rope Shaft" Telephone

Name: Manhattan Electrical Supply \"Rope Shaft\" Telephone
SKU: 124488635
Price: 4750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $750 - $1,200

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Starting Price $350

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