Telephone set "MØØI OBØ5 (RTV)" of the German Reichspost

DesignWerksentwurf
ProductionSiemens & Halske
Date Draft1900 ab
DesignWerksentwurf
ProductionSiemens & Halske
Date Draft1900 ab

Around 1900, the number of telephone connections in large cities increased rapidly. As a result, the German Reichspost standardised desk telephones like the one shown here. The crank had to be turned to establish an official connection.

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Further detail

DesignWerksentwurf
ProductionSiemens & Halske
Date Draft1900 ab
Place of productionBerlin, Germany
Size Height: 29 cm
MaterialWooden housing
Inventory no98/64