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• Cabinet Manufacturer: Original solid oak wood case manufactured by the American Electric Telephone Co. of Chicago.
• Internal Component Authenticity: Retains the original internal 3-bar horseshoe magneto generator and a stamped tin 2 M.F. audio condenser labeled "Chicago, U.S.A."
• Paperwork: Features the original factory paper schematic and wiring diagram still pasted and legible on the inside of the door.
• Ringer Mechanism: Features original 1600-ohm ringer coils (marked 800 ohms each) matching the factory "C" Wiring diagram specifications.
• Historical Period Upgrades: Equipped with an authentic era-correct Leich Electric Co. (Genoa, Ill.) transmitter mouthpiece arm and a Swedish-American Telephone Co. (Chicago, U.S.A.) earpiece receiver.
• Exterior Controls: Features a distinct, sweeping right-side generator crank arm
• Cabinet Access: Built with a hidden internal spring-latch release mechanism located on the left side of the case.
• Condition Notes: The wood cabinet and metal components retain their original historic finish and natural finger-wear patina. The cloth wiring leading to the ringer coils is currently disconnected/broken and requires a simple solder repair to make the bells ring.
