ear trumpets
one piece #548
| style | one piece |
| brand | Unknown |
| based in | |
| trademark | |
| made | 1815 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | keratin |
| body | keratin |
| horn | keratin |
| horn dia | 75x65 mm |
| length | 256 mm |
| weight | 186 gm |
| size |
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| grille | none |
| marks | portraits of a man and a woman |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | no |
| handed | no |
| rarity | unique? |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | excellent |
| acquired | 2021 |
| seller type | auction |
| found in | Honiton |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | An early 19th century horn ear trumpet: hand decorated with portraits of a man and a woman, and geometric decoration to tip, 24cm long |
| comment | This is a real find - scrimshaw in appearance. It will be interesting to examine and date. The marking is engraved and so I note it as scrimshaw. The date is derived from the clothing and hairstyles of the 2 portraits. Even the minor carving has been done with style. |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | horn |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 5 |
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