USS Howard W Gilmore AS-18 Ships Phone & Bronze Plack For Sale

Howard W Gilmore This style of magneto wall phone, with its hand-crank generator and separate receiver, typically dates from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. They were most common before the 1930s, when automatic telephone exchanges started to become more prevalent, reducing the need for manual operators. Comes complete with Plack see photos.