Crosley Brushed Chrome Automatic Electric Style Candlestick Telephone Phone

Crosley Brushed Chrome Automatic Electric Style Candlestick Telephone The Crosley's 1920's Candlestick Telephone, also known as the "upright," initially became popular during the early 1900's before the introduction of the one-piece handset. The first Candlestick phones were introduced when phones were connected to a large wooden box called a "subset," containing a battery, bell and crank. How far we've come! From its bell-shaped mouthpiece to its cloth-covered receiver cord, this telephone replica recalls a vintage instrument from the 1900's. A closer look reveals some modern technology, including a decorative dial that functions as a push button for tone/pulse operation as well as a center medallion that serves as a redial button