ear trumpets

london dome #299

style london dome
brand Rein 108
based in Uk
trademark
made 1865
retailer
earpiece ivory
body nickel plated
horn nickel plated
horn dia 57 mm
length 155 mm
weight 110 gm
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grille scroll
marks F.C. Rein & Son, Patentees sole inventors & only makers, 108 The Strand, London
ring no
adjustable no
handed no
rarity common
build tooled
condition good
acquired 2015
seller type auction
found in Taunton
country England
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seller note A MID VICTORIAN ELECTROPLATED EAR TRUMPET with ivory ear piece, with pierced scroll grill, inscribed 'F.C. Rein & Son, Patentees sole inventors & only makers, 108 The Strand, London', 16cm long
comment Very interesting this scrolled grille lasted 30 or so years, but the marking got cheaper from engraving to a pressed plate
accessory
boxed no
shape dome
gwrok yes
wax no
bay 2
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