Miniature ear trumpet hearing aid

Made:
1801-1900 in London
Miniature ear trumpet, gold with ivory ear piece inscribed P.R

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Miniature ear trumpet, gold with ivory ear piece inscribed P.R
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Miniature ear trumpet hearing aid, which could be worn over the ear, gold with ivory ear piece and inscribed "P.R.F.C. Rein sole inventor and maker, 108 Strand, London", 1801-1900.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Object Number:
1980-1347
Materials:
gold and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 58 x 67 x 38 mm
type:
hearing aids and ear trumpets
credit:
Hull Grundy, A.