ear trumpets
london dome #315
| style | london dome |
| brand | Rein 108 |
| based in | Uk |
| trademark | |
| made | 1885 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | gutta percha |
| body | brass |
| horn | brass |
| horn dia | 89 mm |
| length | 134 mm |
| weight | 149 gm |
| size |
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| grille | scroll |
| marks | F C Rein & Son Patentees & Sole Inventors & only maker 108 Strand London |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | no |
| handed | no |
| rarity | rare |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | Silver plate gone one good dent |
| acquired | 2015 |
| seller type | auction |
| found in | Cirencester |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | A Victorian brass ear trumpet with open scrollwork grille and foliate engraved body |
| comment | I could see from the photos this was a Rein and the earpiece is unusual - I think it was plated but it has all gone. Engraving is actually worn with use |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | bell |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 2 |
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