ear trumpets
con tube - taper #323
| style | con tube - taper |
| brand | Mears |
| based in | UK |
| trademark | |
| made | 1952 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | plastic |
| body | black silk |
| horn | cellulose acetate |
| horn dia | 60 mm |
| length | 980 mm |
| weight | 133 gm |
| size |
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| grille | none |
| marks | MEARS A OL380 3 52 |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | flexible ! |
| handed | no |
| rarity | common |
| build | tooled |
| condition | quite good |
| acquired | 2016 |
| seller type | dealer |
| found in | Sheffield |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | Fine conversation tube approximately 38in long. The bell end is fashioned from some synthetic resin to look like tortoiseshell and is impressed 'MEARS A OL380 3 52'. The arrow suggests use in the UK military whilst the 52 will refer to the year of supply, 1952 (these antique-looking devices were used from the end of the 19th century to a surprisingly late date in the 20th century). The device still works as intended and is in good physical condition. |
| comment | This is a 1952 Medresco item. I have one by another manufacturer but this makes 4 trumpets by Mears |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | flare |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 3 |
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