Mega Rare Ericsson Skeleton Phone No. 375. Stockholm, Sweden, 1892

Super rare Ericsson No. 375 skeletal telephone made in Stockholm, Sweden in 1892, entirely original from the time and in amazing condition. This is quite a rare model, much sought after and with very few units in the market. The nickname skeletal was given to this telephone when it was launched; this happened in 1892. Later on it would change its model name, No. 375, for AC110. It was a great success and its design was imitated by other manufacturers. The telephone that we can see in the images preserves all its original beauty; the name skeletal refers to its stylized structure. It has a base composed of two curved triangular stands, made of cast iron and with a fine black-lacquered finish decorated with golden floral motifs. The stands are mounted on small circular wooden legs with some remains of black paint; the legs help stabilize the device and protect the surface on which the telephone stands. The golden details are painted by hand and remain in amazing condition, providing the mechanism with a delicate charm. In the central part of the telephone, attached to one side we can see the crank used to make phone calls. Between the two pieces that make up the base, two chromed-metal bells ring when the telephone receives a call. Just over the base we can see the pillar that supports the plunger where the handset rests. Each component part is made up of different pieces which combine chrome-plated metal, solid wood, cast iron and black bakelite. All the materials boast a really spectacular condition with almost no signs of wear. As gorgeous as authentic, this super rare Ericsson skeletal telephone will stand out in the best collection of communication-related antiques.Ericsson History Ericsson was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson. The company started out in a small workshop where telegraph instruments were repaired, but when the first telephones entered in Switzerland the business started to grow. From the very first moment, Ericsson was aware of the possibilities of the new invention and started improving the existing models and producing his own versions. The first Ericsson telephones were launched in 1878; by 1896 the company had 500 employees and had already manufactured more than 100000 units. Today Ericsson is a major multinational company, leader in the telecommunications field.