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Convoluted Ear trumpet by Arnold & Sons 1860s 

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A substantial and rare 19th Century convoluted ear trumpet signed by Arnold and Sons. The body is made from thick tin and has a black textured finish which is not original but which was done some time ago. The metal work is in excellent condition. The inside of the trumpet has its original cream finish and there are signs of minor age related oxidation. There is a brass plaque on the front which reads "Arnold & Sons Surgical instrument manufacturers Giltspur Street London" and which is fronted by their motif. According to Bennion they were in business from 1866. The ear piece is made from elephant ivory and is in good condition noting a hairline crack. This is a large piece. Height 220 x Width 175 mm

 

A very beautiful ear trumpet from the turn of the century made from early celluloid in faux tortoise-shell pattern. It is of the London Dome style with a removable (by design) telescopic ear piece which extends and rotates. The earpiece extension has been coloured to mimic the tortoise shell. The early celluloid earpiece is also in the same pattern and it unscrews with a nice tight thread. The ornately carved grill is metal,  probably brass but there are no chips or cracks in the blackened finish to confirm this. It is marked "Harrys depose Paris" and comes in its original box. Superb condition. Trumpet dimensions 80 mm x 115 mm (retracted