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Lot 36:
Description
A French Modèle 1911 magneto wall telephone manufactured by Société Le Matériel Téléphonique (LMT) in Paris. The unit is housed in a rectangular reddish-brown polished wood cabinet featuring dovetail joint construction. A metal hand crank for the magneto generator is mounted on the right side. The top of the cabinet bears an original brass identification plate stamped with the following text: « PROPRIÉTÉ DE L’ÉTAT », MARCHE DU 6 OCTOBRE 1914, APPLIQUE MURALE POUR COMBINÉ AVEC APPEL MAGNÉTIQUE, MODELE 1911 NO 1489, and STÉ LE MATÉRIEL TÉLÉPHONIQUE CONSTR PARIS. This indicates the telephone was produced under a French state contract dated 6 October 1914. The apparatus includes a combined handset with chrome-finished metal ends and a black textured grip, as well as a separate secondary receiver earpiece suspended from a metal hook on the front face. The components are connected via a combination of braided fabric-covered and rubber-insulated wiring.
Condition report:
The wooden cabinet is in generally good condition, showing typical surface scratches, minor scuffing, and wear consistent with age. Metal components exhibit some pitting, tarnishing, and loss of original plating. The braided fabric cords show signs of wear and fraying to the outer layer. The handset and secondary receiver appear complete and free from significant structural damage. The internal mechanism and functional status are untested.
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