ear trumpets
large dome #252
| style | large dome |
| brand | Unknown |
| based in | |
| trademark | |
| made | 1820 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | silver plated |
| body | silver plated |
| horn | silver plated |
| horn dia | 113 mm |
| length | 521 mm |
| weight | 271 gm |
| size |
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| grille | decorative |
| marks | none found |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | earpiece rotates |
| handed | no |
| rarity | unique? |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | few dents |
| acquired | 2014 |
| seller type | auction |
| found in | Macclesfield |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | A 19th century plated telescopic four draw hearing trumpet with pierced floral horn, length when extended 51cm. |
| comment | Beautiful early item with 4 piece telescopic. Being 200 years old the plate and general condition is good. Bought againt stiff competition at auction. Date is predicated on comparison with hallmarked items having similar piercing. |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | dome |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 5 |
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