The surviving Dean Electric bridging circuit diagram marked 3 12 is the key identifying feature on this early Elyria Ohio telephone cabinet. Period electrical components and wiring remain inside along with the handset and wall box construction, giving a telephone history collector or restorer a substantial early Dean Electric project rather than an empty decorative cabinet.
• Dean Electric telephone cabinet shown
• Black handset with coiled cord
• Internal electrical components and wiring shown
• Original-style paper bridging circuit diagram inside cabinet
• Dean Electric Company of Elyria Ohio
• Early wood wall telephone construction
• Interior Dean Desk Telephone Bridging Circuit diagram
• Diagram marked S O 53 10m 3 12
• Period induction coil switching hardware and wiring remain
• Side mounted handset
• Early American telephone and communications collectible
• Excellent candidate for restoration parts or historical display
Brand: Dean Electric Company
Type: Wall Telephone Telephone Apparatus
Era: Early 1900s
Date Marking: 3 12 on interior circuit diagram
Manufacturer Location: Elyria Ohio USA
Material: Wood and Metal
Color: Dark Brown Black
Handset: Included
Operation: Untested
Completeness: Not verified
Antique project or display piece in as found condition. Untested. Cabinet shows substantial age and use including finish loss, scratches, scuffs, paint speckling and splatter, edge wear, old holes and extensive scored or cut lines on the rear wood. Side panel has an open circular hardware opening and additional wear. Interior paper circuit diagram has heavy tearing, losses and deterioration. Internal wiring and components show age and possible previous alteration. Handset is present, but originality and completeness of all components have not been verified. Sold exactly as pictured. Please review all photos closely.
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