This original  AE  Monophone 1A  is made of bakelite and is highly polished. The brass  trim including the cradle is newly plated 24KT gold. This was the first desk top- telephone Automatic Electric company made after the candlestick  telephone.

Comes with type 38 banded handset which has weight to it being that its solid bakelite and a nice #24 dial which spins smoothly.

We have new plated gold on  the bands and all trim to make this telephone look like a million bucks. 
New rubber gasket added to the round bottom so you wont mar your furniture. Comes with 2 black woven cloth cords. Will need a subset if you desire a have a  ringer otherwise its not necessary. 
We can install a braided handset cord which is an original New old stock extensicord which will be  $95 extra if desired.