The L.M. Ericsson Skeletal Desk Telephone from circa 1895 is an antique telephone with a unique design reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower. Made in Sweden by the renowned brand L.M. Ericsson, this collectible piece is a historical artifact of telecommunications technology. The telephone features a dial for manual number input and embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era in communication. An original L.M.Erickson Skeleton Desk Telephone "Eiffel Tower" Phone, circa 1895. In incredible condition with no imperfections. Manufactured by AB LM Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden. Patented October 1895. Exceptionally unique is the rotary dial which enable to call out Marked on both sides of the base "KJOBENHAVNS TELEPHON" "AKTIESELSKAB" Measures 12" tall by 9" wide by 6" deep Weighs 8 pounds Only one is available The rotary dial emits a pulse signal which is only operational on ATT service. Alternate telephone services only recognizes a tone signal as emitted on touch tone telephones. An adapter is required to convert a pulse signal to a tone signal to enable the telephone to call out. Adapter XLink BTTN Bluetooth Gateway An adapter is available from American Collectibles