1940s Vintage Heavy Cast PA Intercom Desk Microphone PL-55 Plug Art Deco

Vintage Desktop PA / Intercom Announcement Microphone |  | Era / Date | 1940s (Acquired April 7, 1948) |  | Provenance | Roosevelt Lincoln Junior High School / USD 305 (Salina, KS) |  | Connector | Vintage PL-55 1/4 Phone Plug |  | Cable Type | Original Black Cloth-Wrapped Cord |  | Finish | Original Industrial Bronze / Brown Enamel |  | Material | Heavy Cast Metal / Zinc Alloy Base |  | Condition | Vintage Used / Untested (For Restoration, Prop, or Display) |  Vintage 1940s Industrial PA Desk Announcement Microphone  Historic Provenance: Roosevelt Lincoln Junior High School – Salina, Kansas (USD 305)  Physical Features & Condition  * Build & Styling: Heavy cast-metal desk stand and angled head featuring an iconic Art Deco concentric circular grille with vertical center slots.  * Finish: Original bronze/brown industrial finish with authentic surface wear, scuffs, and minor patina consistent with 20+ years of active school administrative use.  * Wiring & Plug: Equipped with its original black cloth-braided heavy cord and a classic PL-55 1/4 commercial/military-style phone plug.  * Operational Status: Sold AS-IS / Untested as a historical display piece, theater/film prop, or restoration candidate for audio enthusiasts. If working order is important please let me know and I'll test it for you.  Please review all high-resolution photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.