Description: ✨ Price: $450 OBO This is a beautiful Stromberg-Carlson candlestick phone with Tri-State Tel & Tel Co branding, a specially branded model for Tri-State customers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. Its local historical significance makes it a standout piece, with the Mercedes-style Automatic Electric dial further enhancing its value and collectibility. Features of Interest: ★ Original Bakelite Receiver: Intact and in great shape, adding to its collectibility. ★ Replacement Mouthpiece: Not original but complements the phone’s vintage design perfectly. ★Updated Cloth Wiring: A modern replacement for safety while keeping a vintage aesthetic. ★Open Base Design: Typical for phones of this era, allowing access to internal wiring. ★Working with modern RJ45 plug - plug & play! For incoming calls, both the microphone and speaker are connected and functional. Call Grandma with this! Note: Rotary dial has been disconnected since many lines no longer accept pulse dialing (requires tones) – can be reconnected if desired. ★Dual Markings: Both Stromberg-Carlson and Tri-State Tel & Tel Co names, enhancing its historical value.Historical Value and Provenance:This phone dates back to when Tri-State Tel & Tel Co served the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, offering dual service alongside Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co until the companies merged around 1922Not only is this phone functional, but it also serves as a rare artifact of telecommunications history. Its collaboration between Stromberg-Carlson and Automatic Electric makes it a highly sought-after piece for collectors.Estimated Value:Given its working condition, original components, and historical significance, this phone is a highly collectible item. ⚠️ Open to Offers – Serious inquiries only, please!Message me for more photos or to arrange a pickup. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history!
Price: 450 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-24T05:06:44.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1940
Brand: Stromberg-Carlson
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
