Antique French Telephone Rare Thomson Houston Candlestick Telephone for sale

Antique French Telephone, Thomson-Houston, Candlestick Telephone

Wonderful find this is the French version of the candlestick telephone, made by Thomson-Houston of Paris France.

This phone has a unique designed handle set, with a standard earpiece and a horn style mouthpiece. The handle set is made of nickel-plated brass with a Bakelite earpiece, the column is painted brass, base is painted metal.

The telephone is all original with the base being repainted at some point.

Condition is good with the normal scuffs and ding from age, Bakelite earpiece has a chip shown in pictures.

History,

Thomson-Houston Electric Company was founded by Elihu Thomson and Edwin Houston in 1879. In 1892, the Thomson-Houston Electric Company merged with its rival, the Edison General Electric Company, to form General Electric (GE). That same year, the company formed an overseas subsidiary, named Thomson Houston International, based in France. During 1893, Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston (CFTH) was established as a partner to GE. (Information from Wikipedia)

Circa, 1900-1910

Measures, 11” tall, 5¾” diameter at base.

Condition, Clean and ready to display.

Please see all photos as they are part of the description.

Please ask for additional photos if you need them or ask any questions about this item before you purchase.

Items are sold "as described and photographed" and "as is". However, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase for misdescription/wrong item.

Please be aware that return shipping for refund will be at Buyer expense. A restocking fee may apply for any return/refund. Any return sent to us by the Buyer MUST be in the same state and condition as sent. We will exercise 's policies on returns, and any item returned damaged or otherwise in an improper condition will be subject to a 50% retention of Buyer purchase price.

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