ear trumpets

auricle #286

style auricle
brand Hawksley
based in U K
trademark
made 1926
retailer
earpiece missing
body faux tortoise shell
horn faux tortoise shell
horn dia 84x21 mm
length 67 mm
weight 11 gm
size show size show size
grille none
marks Hawksley & Sons 351 Oxford Street, London, W.
ring no
adjustable no
handed no
rarity unusual
build tooled
condition excellent and boxed
acquired 2015
seller type dealer
found in London
country England
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seller note Good 'artificial hand' ear trumpet of faux tortoiseshell in original leather covered silk lined case. The hearing aid and case with makers mark Hawksley and Sons
comment I bought this as a sample of something I do not have - it is similar to the Arnold one #282
Some of the tortoiseshell has faded, but it is in a nice box
accessory
boxed yes
shape dome
gwrok yes
wax no
bay 5
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