ear trumpets

one piece #483

style one piece
brand Auster
based in Uk
trademark
made 1875
retailer
earpiece vulcanite
body steel
horn steel
horn dia 95x74 mm
length 220 mm
weight 71 gm
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grille none
marks T Auster & Co BIRMINGHAM
ring no
adjustable no
handed no
rarity unique?
build artisaned
condition Pretty good
acquired 2019
seller type dealer
found in St Ives
country England
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seller note C19th. Ear Trumpet by T Auster Birmingham.
Sheet steel with a typical bronze wash plating.
Generally in very good condition:-
No splits, dents or repairs.
comment This is a new maker for me. Always exciting.
I have never seen this precise shape so a real bonus.
accessory
boxed no
shape cone
gwrok yes
wax no
bay 5
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