A glass telephone wire insulator, with screw groves inside where you can screw the wood peg into. there are markings on the side that read "DOMINION - 16" as well as the number "48" inside near the top.
A glass telephone wire insulator, with screw groves inside where you can screw the wood peg into. there are markings on the side that read "DOMINION - 16" as well as the number "48" inside near the top.
A dark brown wooden peg shaped as a wedge with two holes on the large flat side of the peg. the top tapers to a screw shape. The screw is used to screw into the glass insulator.
A dark brown wooden peg shaped as a wedge with two holes on the large flat side of the peg. the top tapers to a screw shape. The screw is used to screw into the glass insulator.
Hand-cranked, wall-mounted telephone made of dark brown wood. Has a black handset attached to the box via a brown cord. Two black metal bells are affixed to the 'top,' with a crank on the right-hand side and a lever or pedal on the left. 'TUNNEL' written in capital letters across the front.
Hand-cranked, wall-mounted telephone made of dark brown wood. Has a black handset attached to the box via a brown cord. Two black metal bells are affixed to the 'top,' with a crank on the right-hand side and a lever or pedal on the left. 'TUNNEL' written in capital letters across the front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
plastic
metal
Condition Remarks
Structurally sound, with marks, scuffs, chips, etc. from general wear and tear.
Height
12 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Length
24.5 cm
Inscriptions
'TUNNEL' across front.
'Northern Electric Company Limited. Made in Canada' in small gold rectangle on front.
'Northern Electric Company Limited. Patented 1922 1923 RD 1935 F1 Made in Canada' on handle of handset.
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
