{"product_id":"early-20th-century-wall-mount-industrial-intercom-phone-box","title":"Early 20th Century Wall-Mount Industrial Intercom Phone Box","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e : \u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis antique industrial intercom telephone box is a rare artifact of early 20th-century communication systems, likely used in factories, warehouses, or large institutional settings. Featuring a wall-mount wooden case painted in white with exposed wiring, it includes a carbon transmitter mouthpiece, a black Bakelite receiver with cloth cord, and manual switchboard-style terminals for wiring multiple lines. The interior reveals mechanical connectors and a bell mechanism, all visible behind the hinged door. Though worn and non-functional, this piece captures the utilitarian craftsmanship of early telecommunications and makes for a compelling display item or prop.\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1910s–1930s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nIndustrial Utility\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nHand-assembled with internal mechanical switchboard-style connections and point-to-point wiring\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTools Used:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nScrewdriver, brace and bit, soldering iron, wire strippers, hand saw\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nCommon in early 20th-century factories, shipyards, or office intercom systems before the advent of more compact switchboards and modern PBX systems.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Maker:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nMaker: Possible suggestion based on mouthpiece style — Western Electric or Stromberg-Carlson. Exact origin unknown.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n9\" W x 11\" T x 3 ½\" D\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\nApprox. 6–8 lbs\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Shipping Package Dimension:\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n14\" W x 16\" T x 8\" D\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number\u003c\/b\u003e : P16042\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Category \u003c\/b\u003e : Misc Home Décor \u0026amp; Furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brand \u003c\/b\u003e : UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n        ","brand":"UK","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 9\" W x 11\" T x 3 ½\" D \/ Metal","offer_id":44136350187700,"sku":"C1053P16042-V1","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9512\/4916\/files\/1769804837-20.jpeg?v=1769806308","url":"https:\/\/www.rbxhub.com\/products\/early-20th-century-wall-mount-industrial-intercom-phone-box","provider":"Rebuilders Xchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}