Vintage natural onyx rotary-style desk telephone – stepped onyx base, brass fittings & braided cloth cord
Decorative vintage natural-onyx rotary-style desk telephone with onyx handset grip, brass-tone fittings and braided cloth cord. Worked last time; shows hairline cracks, chips, tarnish and a yellowed original multi-pin plug — sold as-is.
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Vintage natural onyx rotary-style desk telephone – stepped onyx base, brass fittings & braided cloth cord
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Product description
Lot: Decorative vintage natural-onyx rotary-style desk telephone with a stepped onyx base and matching onyx handset grip. The green-cream stone with orange veining is the standout feature; metal handset, cradle and rotary dial show age patina. A braided cloth cord and the original multi-pin plug are present — visually striking, heavyweight and instantly classic.
This piece suits collectors, period-style interiors, film/prop work or anyone after a statement telephone for a hall, study or reception. It presents beautifully as a display object and will appeal to buyers who value natural stone and vintage hardware. The unit was reported to have worked last time but is sold as-is and has not been fully tested for modern telephone systems.
- Includes: 1 x onyx base with rotary-style dial, handset with onyx grip, braided cloth cord and original multi-pin connector.
- Condition: Visible hairline crack across the top stone plate, chips to stone edges, surface wear and scuffs, tarnish/corrosion to metal fittings and dial; handset earpiece/mouthpiece show age; braided cord is frayed in places and plug is yellowed.
- Measurements: Not provided / not measured.
- Known faults: hairline cracks and chips in stone, tarnish to metal, frayed braided cord, aged yellowed multi-pin plug — may require repair or conversion to connect to contemporary telephone systems.