Swan shaped ear trumpet

Made:
1850-1900
Swan shaped ear trumpet

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Swan shaped ear trumpet
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Swan-shaped ear trumpet, of silver-plated brass with vulcanite earpiece, similar in style to the 'London dome' design, 1850-1900.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A180572
Materials:
whole, brass (silver plated) and earpiece, vulcanite, rubber
Measurements:
whole: height 80 mm
bell: diameter 50 mm
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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