Antique Ericsson Telegraph. Glass Panels. Stockholm, Sweden, Circa 1890

Antique Ericsson telegraph with glass panels, made in Stockholm, Sweden circa 1890 and in fine condition. This device is original from the late 19th century, remains complete and is well preserved. Mechanically it is in good working order, and though it has not been tested electrically, the wiring seems to be all right. The beveled glass panes which can be seen in the main body let us watch the inner mechanism and can be removed. The crank handle for winding the motor is not original to the device, although it is vintage, and perfectly fulfills its function of winding the motor. The device is marked with a stamp containing the brand name Ericsson and the serial number of the telegraph, 5005. This item stands on a thick solid-mahogany wooden base, in good condition and with the original satin finish. Any fan of mechanical or communication-related antiques will fall in love with this antique Ericsson telegraph with glass panels, original from the time and in working order. Dimensions: Width: 14.17 in / 36 cm. Height: 16.33 in / 41.5 cm. Reels Diameter: 8.46 in / 21.5 cm. Depth: 5.9 in / 15 cm.Ericsson History Ericsson was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson. The company started out in a small workshop where telegraph instruments were repaired, but when the first telephones entered in Switzerland the business started to grow. From the very first moment, Ericsson was aware of the possibilities of the new invention and started improving the existing models and producing his own versions. The first Ericsson telephones were launched in 1878; by 1896 the company had 500 employees and had already manufactured more than 100000 units. Today Ericsson is a major multinational company, leader in the telecommunications field.