An ornate contemporary reproduction telephone in the Neo-Baroque taste, featuring a faux-mahogany resin body and heavily embellished brass-toned cast metal fittings. The design evokes early 20th-century luxury European telecommunications, featuring a rotary-style dial interface and a fabric-wrapped receiver cord.

Product Specifications

• Subject / Style: Neo-Baroque / Rococo Revival reproduction telephone
• Period: Contemporary
• Origin: Unknown
• Materials: Resin, brass-plated metal, fabric
• Markings: Dial face features a central crown emblem with scrollwork; dial includes standard '*' and '#' symbols
• Colour & Surface: Deep reddish-brown faux-lacquer finish with antiqued brass-toned metalwork
• Condition: Excellent cosmetic condition, functional status untested

History

This piece is a modern reproduction designed to capture the opulent aesthetic of late 19th and early 20th-century luxury telephones. Combining vintage styling with modern electronic components (as evidenced by the '*' and '#' symbols on the dial), such novelty telephones became highly popular decorative accents in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, offering historical charm alongside contemporary utility.