Chicago Telephone Supply Co. Oak Telephone

Updated August 16, 2026

This antique wall-mounted magneto telephone features an oak cabinet with dovetail joinery and a manual hand crank. The unit includes a brass identification plate for the Chicago Telephone Supply Company of Elkhart, Indiana, on both the exterior and the internal magneto housing. The black receiver is embossed with Western Electric Company patent dates from 1900 and 1901. A vintage Ray-O-Vac Specialty battery and original internal wiring components are housed within the cabinet.Height: 25 inches.The oak cabinet exhibits surface wear, scratches, and finish loss, most notably on the writing slope and the backboard. Metal components show a natural aged patina and minor oxidation. Internal wiring is largely intact, though one wire is disconnected and the cloth insulation on the receiver cord shows fraying. The unit is untested and sold for decorative or collectible purposes.

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