Antique 3 Bar Hand Crank Telephone Phone Megneto Generator Display 6"

Description

Early 20th century three-bar electric hand-cranked telephone magneto generator. Mounted on a wooden base for display.

"A telephone magneto is a hand-cranked electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce alternating current from a rotating armature. In early telegraphy, magnetos were used to power instruments, while in telephony they were used to generate electrical current to drive electromechanical ringers in telephone sets and activate signals on operator consoles." (Source: Wikipedia)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear; surface rust; missing handle

Dimensions

4.75" x 4" x 5.5" (Width x Depth x Height)