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                                            A rare American candlestick telephone 
by the Automatic Electric Company, Chicago, with Strowger dial, central maker's bronzed plaque and mouthpiece, and left-hand side sprung cradle for ebonite earpiece lifting to release the dial for use, on raised circular base with push-button, the body in chrome, circa 1905 -13½in. (34.3cm) high
                                        
                                    by the Automatic Electric Company, Chicago, with Strowger dial, central maker's bronzed plaque and mouthpiece, and left-hand side sprung cradle for ebonite earpiece lifting to release the dial for use, on raised circular base with push-button, the body in chrome, circa 1905 -13½in. (34.3cm) high
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