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Early 20th Century Swedish Metal Telephone by Rikstelefon
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 20th Century Swedish Metal Telephone by Rikstelefon

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900.

Quite possibly early than dated, here we have a sheet metal rikstelefon telephone set.  rikstelefon was the national network provider from the 19th century to the late 20th century.

Beautiful decorative piece, with the original transfer still in place.  bakelite and brass receiver.

No parts missing, but sold as a decorative item.

Some losses to the bakelite mouth piece around the thread, please see pictures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.8cm (12.52")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Rikstelefon Metal Telephone to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA942710
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3021
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Description
Early 20th century swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900.

Quite possibly early than dated, here we have a sheet metal rikstelefon telephone set.  rikstelefon was the national network provider from the 19th century to the late 20th century.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Swedish Metal Telephone by Rikstelefon

Beautiful decorative piece, with the original transfer still in place.  bakelite and brass receiver.

No parts missing, but sold as a decorative item.

Some losses to the bakelite mouth piece around the thread, please see pictures.

Height
31.8cm (12.52")
Width
25.4cm (10.00")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Rikstelefon Metal Telephone to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942710
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3021
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal.

Early 20th Century Swedish Metal Telephone by Rikstelefon

Archive II An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWEDISH METAL TELEPHONE BY RIKSTELEFON
Ref: SA942710
An early twentieth-century black metal Swedish Rikstelefon tabletop telephone with a brass handset cradle, fabric cord, side hand crank, and central blue crown decal.
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Rikstelefon refers to the national telephone network established in Sweden during the late nineteenth century, which commissioned standardized desktop and wall-mounted apparatus for public and commercial communication.

These instruments were constructed using folded iron or cast metal bases with baked-enamel finishes, nickel-plated or polished brass cradles, vulcanite handles, and cotton-braided copper wiring.

Authentic models feature a hand-cranked internal magneto mechanism, original braided fabric cords, cast brass componentry, and official state or regional crest decals on the body casing.

An antique telephone serves as a functional decorative object when displayed on an office desk, vintage sideboard, or bookshelf, providing a tactile historical contrast within modern or eclectic interiors.

Dust the surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh chemical cleansers to original lacquer or paintwork, and store away from direct moisture to protect internal magneto components and fabric wiring.
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