Ear trumpet made from an animal horn

Made:
1701-1900
Horn shaped ear trumpet

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Horn shaped ear trumpet
Science Museum Group Collection
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Ear trumpet made from an animal horn, with carved earpiece, probably European, c1700-1900.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A138053
Materials:
horn
Measurements:
overall: 140 mm x 81 mm x 50 mm, .074 kg
type:
hearing aids
credit:
Glendining