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This Rein 'Aurolese' phone was claimed
to "give a natural reproduction of the human voice, free from all
vibrations and irritating sounds .. and enable the most stubborn
cases of deafness to obtain relief". The articulated joints of the
thick faux tortoise shell celluloid date this to the end of the 19th
or early 20th century. In very good condition, noting a minor repair
where the headband joins the auricle which is stable and looks old.
The ivory earpiece is perfect. The small brass headrest at the end
of the band is marked 'F.C. Rein & Sons Inventors and Patentees 30
Charing X Rd London |
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