June Gallery Auction
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3090
L. M. Ericsson Skeleton Telephone
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
L. M. Ericsson Skeleton Telephone, a late Victorian telephone combining receiver and microphone, black with brass fittings, the dial plate separate. First designed, early 1890s; this example probably later.
{Approximate dimensions: Phone 11 7/8" high x 9 3/4" wide x 5 7/16" deep, dial plate 3" high x 5 9/16" diameter.}.
Condition
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