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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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
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022