Vintage Toy French Telephone

A very rare French toy stick-telephone in the iconic 1930s/40s pale green. It has a chrome dial (which includes the French name) and a bell that tinkles faintly when the dial is rotated; made entirely of pressed steel, it features a handset, plus a small detachable speaker hanging from the back so the ‘caller’ can engage in conversation with their playmates. Who knows what pretend little secrets were shared in their make-believe world! It is an excellent children’s artefact from the early 20th century, great in an old toy collection or as a quirky bit of interior design.