24th Nov, 2022 11:00
Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books
Ear Trumpets, Blodgett’s Audiphone Auricle and another
both in celluloid, late 19th century, Blodgett’s Audiphone, imitation tortoiseshell impressed ' Multi-Audiphone Dr F M Blodgett New York Patented April 8 1890 2R' ,in decorated tin box, inside of lid a picture of a Victorian woman sporting the aid and below this 'To be adjusted behind the ear as shown above. Dr F M Blodgett’s Multi-Audiphone for deafness No 1286 Broadway New York', label pasted to base of tin reads “No 2 Right ear Tortoise Shell” with a hand written receipt to Miss Nelly Laing for 5.00 $ dated 1892, tin 11.5cm; with a ear trumpet with brass mesh grille, beehive pattern 11cm (2)
Sold for £400
Result plus buyers premium
both in celluloid, late 19th century, Blodgett’s Audiphone, imitation tortoiseshell impressed ' Multi-Audiphone Dr F M Blodgett New York Patented April 8 1890 2R' ,in decorated tin box, inside of lid a picture of a Victorian woman sporting the aid and below this 'To be adjusted behind the ear as shown above. Dr F M Blodgett’s Multi-Audiphone for deafness No 1286 Broadway New York', label pasted to base of tin reads “No 2 Right ear Tortoise Shell” with a hand written receipt to Miss Nelly Laing for 5.00 $ dated 1892, tin 11.5cm; with a ear trumpet with brass mesh grille, beehive pattern 11cm (2)
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022
