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Silk Wound Short Conversation Tube

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Silk Wound Short Conversation Tube

 
This is the shortest conversation tube the author has seen. It is made from a sprung metal coil which is lined in black silk. The tube itself is tapered, being narrower at the earpiece end and this must have made its construction quite a challenge. The tube can be bent to a suitable position and will then retains its shape. The 'mouthpiece' is made from Bakelite or Vulcanite, the ear piece from gutta percha and both are in excellent condition

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