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Collapsible Metal Ear Trumpet (Ear Horn)
This two-section collapsible Metal "Pipe" Trumpet is typical of those
manufactured from about 1880 through to about 1920. This ear trumpet
probably dates from somewhere around 1910. It is unmarked as to
maker. It was purchased in San Francisco and is possibly of American
manufacture.
The bell opening is 3.5". Fully extended it measures 15".
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In its collapsed (closed) position, it is only 9" long.
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This is another metal (brass) ear trumpet, the same size and shape as
the above one. There are no markings on it to identify it.
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