Lot 47:
Description
A commemorative rotary candlestick telephone issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s invention. The instrument is constructed with a solid brass body and vertical pillar, featuring a separate handheld receiver connected to the base by a grey braided cord. The mouthpiece and receiver end caps are formed from a black composite material. A chrome-plated metal rotary finger dial is mounted to the side of the base. The centre of the dial features a circular label printed with the text CENTENARY OF THE TELEPHONE and the commemorative dates 1876-1976. The telephone is fitted with a modern black plastic-jacketed line cord terminating in a white UK 4-pin modular plug.
Condition report:
The brass surfaces exhibit significant tarnish, oxidation, and surface wear across the pillar, base, and receiver (photos 1 and 2). The rotary dial centre label shows noticeable discolouration and evidence of moisture aging (photo 1). The black composite mouthpiece and receiver components display surface scratches and scuffing (photo 1). The underside of the base shows wear to the protective rim (photo 3). Working status is unknown.
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