Pair of ear cornets

Pair of silver gilt ear tubes, in case, marked

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Pair of silver gilt ear tubes, in case, marked
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of silver gilt ear cornets, in case, 1700-1900.

Ear cornets did not amplify sound like a hearing aid. They sat inside the ear of someone with a collapsed ear canal. The device opened the canal to allow sound waves to pass through. These tiny ear cornets are made of gilt silver. They sit in a hinged presentation box.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A661046
Materials:
gold, silver, case, wood, case, leather and case, metal
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 40 mm x 213 mm, .01kg
type:
aural aid