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Unipolar Telephone Receiver

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Item Details

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Unipolar telephone receiver, Ca 1894. Marked on cap: "COLUMBIA TELEPHONE MFG. CO. / PAT'D AUG 3, 81. SEPT. 6, 81 & DEC 13, 81." Element water damaged, otherwise appears complete. No cord. From the Howard Hazelcorn collection.

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Unipolar Telephone Receiver

Name: Unipolar Telephone Receiver
SKU: 124488665
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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