Antique 1930s Oak Wall Mounted Ericsson Telephone – Collectible Vintage Piece

Stunning (estimated) 1930s Ericsson wall-mounted telephone, a rare and elegant example of early communication technology from 100 years ago. This antique features a beautifully crafted wooden case, complete with a crank handle on the right side and a classic earpiece/mouthpiece combination on the left, which hangs from a traditional hook.

• Authentic 1930s Ericsson craftsmanship
• Solid oak timber case – rich patina and vintage character
• Functional crank handle – a nod to its original use
• Earpiece and mouthpiece combo – classic design, built to last
• Wall-mounted unit – perfect for characterful display

Markings on the hand-piece read "GPO S-36 234 No 164". A google search of this returns: "'Ericsson GPO S-36 No. 164' refers to a specific model of telephone manufactured by Ericsson, used in New Zealand. It is inscribed with 'GPO S-36 234 No 164' on the handset. This model is a wall telephone, produced by the Swedish company Ericsson but manufactured in England, and was used in New Zealand between 1901 and 1925. The 'GPO' likely refers to the General Post Office, which was the entity responsible for telecommunications in New Zealand during that period. "

Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Untested and sold as-is - batteries are clearly deteriorated and non-functional but are included as you might be able to repurpose them for display purposes.

Dimensions 400mm (h) x 360mm (w)

Pickup only. Pickup is from Mosgiel, near Dunedin