The Stone Age Antiques (Ajesh Jose) on Instagram: "Vintage mechanical telephone directory from the 1970s. It’s a metal top manual device for storing phone numbers and addresses. Has an automatic pop open mechanism that works when the user selects the a letter - the metal top opens corresponding section of the index opens. Designed to help users access contact information quickly before all the digital devices came about. In mint unused condition. Price 1850/-"

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