This is a vintage cast brass elephant telephone, from the Midcentury Modern period. It features a cast brass elephant as the base, with a rotary dial often integrated into one of its legs, and a brass-toned handset. Notice rotary inset looks like an African desert picture. A little faded but you can make it out. Rotary part could use repair or perhaps not. Rotary is not loose and aligns perfectly but does not adjust back to original number as "I recall they did". Not sure of working order but telephone cord good shape. This type of decorative phone was popular in the Midcentury Modern period, embodying the Hollywood Regency aesthetic.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Small repair possibly to rotary part if you want to use

Origin:
China

Materials & Techniques:
Brass

Details:
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Small repair possibly to rotary part if you want to use