ear trumpets
one piece #263
| style | one piece |
| brand | Unknown |
| based in | |
| trademark | |
| made | 1860 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | solid silver |
| body | conch shell |
| horn | conch shell |
| horn dia | 80 mm |
| length | 265 mm |
| weight | 134 gm |
| size |
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| grille | none |
| marks | French hallmark - crab |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | no |
| handed | no |
| rarity | rare |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | one hole, small crack |
| acquired | 2014 |
| seller type | individual |
| found in | Sauve |
| country | France |
| value |
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| seller note | Rare old acoustic horn, made from a shell. The 'frame' is stamped sterling silver (crab). Total length: 26.5 cm. + Diameter: 8 cm. Weight: 134 gr. Pretty good condition for this type of object: edge of the missing shell and light cracks |
| comment | I have one other of these but this has a hallmarked silver earpiece |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | weird |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 5 |
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