L. M. ERICSSON
TELEPHONE AC 110

AC 110 (Old catalogue No. 375)
The telephone consists of:
Micro-telephone RE 2002 (Old Cat. No. 520) resting oil cradle switch, with cord RS 7021 (Old Cat. No. 2252), flexible cable RS 9600 (No. 2150), which is connected to terminals fitted under the ebonite base plate, and terminal block with disc protector.

Generator, 2-magnet, which will ring satisfactorily through the ringer and a line resistance of 12000 - 15000 ohms.

The magnets of the generator also form the legs of the telephone.

Ringer. The resistance of the coils is 300 ohms.

Weight: 5.3 kg.

This is Ericsson's most well known telephone.  In Sweden it is called "tax" (Dachshund), in Denmark the "sewing machine", in Australia/UK the "skeleton" and in USA the "Eiffel Tower". Introduced in1892 and manufactured for about 40 years. Used as a Trade Mark by Ericsson. (Swedish Information)

Note the difference in switch hook cradle with the No. 375.

In the 1905, 1912 and 1923 British Ericsson Telephone Catalogues

Taken from the L. M. Ericsson Telephones and Signalling Material Catalogue No. 122 (1930)

This telephone is the first L. M. Ericsson model to use a 'normal' handset.  It was introduced 1892 and continued in production until 1929.
 

Last revised: December 24, 2024