288: A CANDLESTICK TELEPHONE WITH ROCK ISLAND LINES BADGE

The brass candlestick telephone with Rock Island Railroad paper placard centering the dialer, porcelain enamel dial ring, many stamped maker's marks for the American Telephone and Tel Co as well as PROPERTY OF THE AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY and patent dates form 1915 to 1920.
Measures 12 x 5.75 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage repair or heavy wear.
Provenance: The 45-year collection of Michael and Donna Hayes, West Plains, Missouri.
$100 - $200