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A fine and rare metal ear cone, mid to
late 19th C. According to Hawksley "The small end of the cone is
adapted to the orifice of the ear whilst the larger end is expanded
trumpet like to collect the sound. These instruments are very
efficient when they have been made upon a wax model which has been
fashioned to fit behind the ear, and they then require nothing like
a spring or other fastening to keep them in place and may be worn
all day without inconvenience". This is made from some form of
anodized metal, probably tin. It has a beautifully grained ivory
earpiece which is perfect, and is marked 'Tinphone' (or Tenphone)
Westmacott Manchester |
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