Rare William IV antique silver ear trumpet
Rare William IV antique silver ear trumpet
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8434
An extremely rare antique silver ear trumpet - an early hearing aid! - made during the reign of King William IV in the early 19th century. The trumpet form allows sound to reverberate and increase in volume. The original ivory earpiece has been replaced with faux ivory.
Dimensions:
Height
160 mm / 6 "
Diameter
87 mm
/ 3 "
Weight
140 g (4.50 troy ozs)
Year
1830
Place
London
Condition
Excellent
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