Lot 0094

Wall Telephone with Hughes-Type Microphone, c. 1890

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Wall Telephone with Hughes-Type Microphone, c. 1890

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Description

Wall Telephone with Hughes-Type Microphone, c. 1890
Germany, unmarked, carbon pencil transmitter under wood membrane, single bell, 2 bakelite bullring receivers. Very rare.

Wandtelephon mit Mikrophon nach Hughes, um 1890
Deutschland, unbezeichnet, Kohlestab-Mikrophon unter Holzmembrane, Klingel, 2 Hörer mit Ohrmuscheln aus Bakelit. Sehr selten.

Start Price: EUR 450

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(3+/2-3)

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Wall Telephone with Hughes-Type Microphone, c. 1890

Name: Wall Telephone with Hughes-Type Microphone, c. 1890
SKU: 114367646
Price: 1800 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €800 - €1,200

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Starting Price €450

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