24th Nov, 2022 11:00

Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books

 
  Lot 125
 

An Early American Ear Trumpet

c. 1850, (or earlier if bell is spun fused plate), constructed of cow or buffalo horn in different sections, the largest retaining the original horn shape, fitted with bell, silver plate on copper, approx. 35cm across, bell diameter 13cm, with a conversation tube, late 19th century, in vulcanite with silk cover to metal spring coil, 108cm

Sold for £175

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c. 1850, (or earlier if bell is spun fused plate), constructed of cow or buffalo horn in different sections, the largest retaining the original horn shape, fitted with bell, silver plate on copper, approx. 35cm across, bell diameter 13cm, with a conversation tube, late 19th century, in vulcanite with silk cover to metal spring coil, 108cm

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