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A seldom seen Queen Conch Shell ear
trumpet. There is a similar ear trumpet in Bennion which is an
earlier variation. These shells are said to be the musical
instrument of mermaids, the Conch is now an endangered and
international trade is severely restricted. This trumpet is 15cm
long and 6.5cm diameter. The ear piece tube is made from unplated
brass. The actual earpiece is I think an extension of the same brass
tube which has been made into a bulbous shape and painted black.
There is some loss of plating to the setting which mounts it on the
shell. The shell itself is in perfect condition. Likely to be of
American origin and dating to 1880. |
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