Rare 1895 Western Electric Linemans wood phone-Tester. the transmitter is mounted in the center of the wood cabinet . Marked WE #45 Watch case receiver. . Wood cabinet has its original Cherry finish . Nice leather cary handle . All original interior. The magneto generates output

The linemans phone was used by repairmen in thev late 1800s to very early 1900s to troubleshoot phone lines