What is this mummy??

While in a well known DIY store today, my daughter asked me what this was??
Feeling very old I told her its a phone. She then started to press the numbers. Nothing happened!
Next question, how do you work it??
Feeling even older now! I showed her, she thought this was great! Wow, it's fun having to turn the number 'thingy'!
Children are amazing, but easily side tracked!
A large shiny bedside lamp caught her eye and off she ran. I could hear 'can I get this?' before it had been said so instinctively replied to the unasked question 'no!'
Longing for the days when your mum would leave you playing outside while she went shopping!