Not only did Lars Magnus Ericsson invent this incredible telephone in 1884, he constructed each and every one of them with his very own hands…The “Trade Mark” phone broke ground by being one of the first truly functional and compact desk phones. From the precision machined antique brass finished solid metal Eiffel Tower base and accents to the charcoal bakelite-like detailing, the look and feel of the original remains intact. It even has the famous vintage style felt handset cord and “Spiral Microphone” on a swiveling arm giving it the often used nickname of “Skeleton.”