Small crescent-shaped metal ear trumpet

Made:
1850-1930
Mechanical hearing aid, miniature crescentic ear trumpet

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Mechanical hearing aid, miniature crescentic ear trumpet
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Small crescent-shaped metal ear trumpet, with shaped earpiece, European, 1850-1930.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602639
Materials:
earpiece, metal, dental alloy and shell, nickel
Measurements:
height 61 mm
width 33 mm
length 33 mm
type:
hearing aids

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