Silver telescopic ear trumpet hearing aid, in six sections with ivory earpiece, made by Hawksworth Eyre and Co., Sheffield, England, 1845.
The telescopic design allowed this ear trumpet to be easily stowed away in a bag or pocket until required. It was manufactured by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co who were a Sheffield company that made high quality silver and silver plated objects. It was founded in 1833 by Charles Hawksworth and John Eyre. Although the partnership was dissolved in 1869, the business was continued by others until it finally ceased trading in the 1930s.
Details
- Category:
- Audiology
- Object Number:
- 1980-1348
- Measurements:
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overall: 64 mm x 290 mm x 61 mm, .228 kg
- type:
- hearing aids
- credit:
- Hull Grundy, A.
