This elegantly designed reproduction of the French decorator telephone is perfect for your home or office. Recognized by their forked handset cradles and delicate handsets, there is nothing like a French Style Telephone to add elegant charm to your decor. Lead crystal is made from glass that has been treated with lead oxide and hand or machine cut to make facets. This gives the glass a higher index of refraction and creates an attractive sparkling effect that is prized throughout the world.