Mid-Century Italian Sip Telephone with Handset Holder Music Box from Siemens, 1960s, Set of 2

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Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial … Read more Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial mod. Sip and handset music box. The phone is made of where gray plastic with a transparent disc. The handset holder music box is made of white plastic and is made up of three cylindrical elements: the lowest contains a half metal sphere, the highest has a hole and can be used as a pen holder while the central cylinder is the one with the function of a handset holder. The music box is loaded with the appropriate lever under the base and by placing the handset on the button of the central cylinder the sound is activated. Produced in the 1960s, the Siemens telephone features the logo under the base. Vintage condition, present oxidation, discoloration, signs of use and aging. Measurements in cm Telephone 24x21x13h Music box 12x12x15h This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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