Ear trumpet and walking stick combined

Made:
1875-1885 in London
maker:
Hawksley and Sons Limited
Ear trumpet and walking stick combined Ear trumpet and walking stick combined

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Ear trumpet and walking stick combined
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ear trumpet and walking stick combined
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Combined brass ear trumpet and bamboo walking stick, made by Hawksley and Sons Limited, London, 1875-1885.

A hearing trumpet is incorporated at the handle of this walking cane. This acts as an amplifier to direct the sound to the ear through a reversible earpiece worn in the ear. The walking stick could be rested on the shoulder of the user with the earpiece positioned in the ear. Other hearing devices designed for concealment were found in umbrellas, fans, chairs, table pieces, wigs and beards.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A31036
Materials:
complete, bamboo cane, brass and paint
Measurements:
overall: 940 mm x 104 mm x 60 mm, .254 kg
type:
hearing trumpet and walking stick
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)