ear trumpets
london dome #551
| style | london dome |
| brand | Maw |
| based in | UK |
| trademark | Maw |
| made | 1890 |
| retailer | |
| earpiece | ivory |
| body | brass |
| horn | copper |
| horn dia | 67 mm |
| length | 153 mm |
| weight | 122 gm |
| size |
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| grille | spokes |
| marks | S Maw, Son & Thompson, London |
| ring | no |
| adjustable | no |
| handed | no |
| rarity | rare |
| build | artisaned |
| condition | couple of dents - was probably silver plated |
| acquired | 2021 |
| seller type | auction |
| found in | Nottingham |
| country | England |
| value |
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| seller note | A copper and brass ear trumpet, S Maw, Son & Thompson, London with cracked ivory ear piece, 15.5cm h, the scrolling brass arm on copper bell shaped body bearing applied label, the open 'wheel' style end with green painted decoration, 16cm h ... Ear trumpet with possible old solder repair, dents, scratches and other wear. The whistle with overall wear and scratches |
| comment | I don't have a London Dome by Maw in this size. Estimate was low, so grabbed it. On arrival it has a very unusual wheel grille. |
| accessory | |
| boxed | no |
| shape | dome |
| gwrok | yes |
| wax | no |
| bay | 2 |
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