Original wooden dovetail box construction

* Hand crank generator (magneto) on the side

* Internal electromagnetic coil with red windings

* Set of connection terminals and contact points

* Dual metal bells mounted on top and you also get the phone

When originally in use, the crank would generate current to ring bells on another telephone line—an iconic piece of early rural communication technology.

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Condition Details:

* Untested (sold as-is due to age) the bells do ring when crank is turned.

* Appears complete and original

* Shows expected wear from age (scuffs, patina, minor cracks in wood)

* No obvious modern repairs or modifications

* Interior components look clean and intact

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