Canadian Arts, Culture & History

November 2530, 2023
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LOT 415

Lot 415

'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977

'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977
Lot 415 Details
'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977

7 x 8.5 x 10 in — 17.8 x 21.6 x 25.4 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $369
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977
  • 'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977
  • 'Alexander Graham Bell' Model 450 Rotary Dial Airplane Telephone, John Tyson (b.1942) for Northern Telecom, Ottawa, c.1977
Exhibited:

Royal Ontario Museum: 'Canadian Modern' December 3, 2022 to October 15, 2023 (another example)

CONDITION DETAILS

Cosmetically in good condition. When plugged in there is a dial tone, but dialling does not seem to activate a call.

LOT 415
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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