ear trumpets
one piece #4
| style | one piece |
| brand | Hampson |
| based in | UK |
| trademark | |
| made | 1803 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | solid silver |
| body | solid silver |
| horn | solid silver |
| horn dia | 50 mm |
| length | 166 mm |
| weight | 111 gm |
| size |
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| grille | none |
| marks | Hallmarks |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | no |
| handed | no |
| rarity | unique? |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | Excellent - marks feint |
| acquired | 2001 |
| seller type | auction |
| found in | York |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | A rare ear trumpet of curved tapering horn shape with reeded edge and ball terminal by Hampson, Prince & Cattles 1803 Hallmarks rubbed |
| comment | My best trumpet but not much gain ! - fairly rare in that I have not seen another or in a catalogue |
| accessory | |
| boxed | yes |
| shape | horn |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 4 |
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