Pauls  L.M. Ericsson Model  #388
"Spider Phone" Ericsson's 1st Central Battery Telephone

Framework in copper bronze, brass and nickeled brass with Walnut ringer box
This is 1 of 25 exact reproductions using original and remanufactured parts.

drawing from 1903 Ericsson catalog courtesy Bobs Telephone File

Fitted with special common battery hand micro-telephone and 1000 ohm bridged bell. A two-microfarad condenser is fitted in series with the bell, so that there is normally no path through the instrument for battery currents. The bell, condenser, and terminals are fitted on a special wall fitting.

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