1910 Hid-A-Phone Desk Sculpture

[Pourme]

Another phone related product I didn't know existed. This one is for sale!

Evidently some phone owners thought the candlestick phone was ugly and sought ways to hide them from being seen.

I seek them out so I can display them!

https://tinyurl.com/ydzyb4cg

[Jim Stettler]

Another phone related product I didn't know existed. This one is for sale!

Evidently some phone owners thought the candlestick phone was ugly and sought ways to hide them from being seen.

I seek them out so I can display them!

https://tinyurl.com/ydzyb4cg

That one is the classic. Owning one of these is the mark of serious collector. These were high-end in the day and are made of "plaster". Most of the early telephone collectors placed a good "relevant" value on these "hide-a-phones".
A historical viewpoint,
Jim S.

[Doug Rose]

Jim...I agree with Benny...I would not take one if it was given to me. Takes up way too much space. I think they are hideous. I collect vintage telephones not ways to hide them.....JMHO....Doug

[Jim Stettler]

Jim...I agree with Benny...I would not take one if it was given to me. Takes up way too much space. I think they are hideous. I collect vintage telephones not ways to hide them.....JMHO....Doug

I agree as well.
Note the historical standpoint disclaimer.

My reasons are overpriced, breakable and unappealing.
Jim S.