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Hearing Aids of all types—Ear
Trumpets, Carbon Hearing Aids, Vacuum Tube Hearing Aids,
Transistor Hearing Aids, Body Hearing Aids, Eyeglass Hearing
Aids and much more! |
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Genuine Ear Trumpets?—Quiz |
Quiz—Genuine Ear Trumpets, Fakes or Something Else?
Don't be taken in by "ear trumpets"
that are billed as genuine hearing aids, yet are not. We see this all the time,
not just from the average collector, but from antique dealers who should
know better.
Can you spot fake "ear
trumpets"? They come in all shapes and sizes. Can you figure out which "ear trumpets" are true hearing aids and
which are really something else, but are billed as real hearing aids?
See how well you do with the following items. The answers explain why
these are genuine ear trumpets or not. As you go though these, you will
become quite knowledgeable on what constitutes genuine ear trumpets and
what is not.
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1. Blue Glass Ear Trumpet
Billed as a rare glass ear trumpet, this beautiful blue glass ear
trumpet sold for $386.88. Did the purchaser get taken, or did he buy the
real McCoy? What do you think?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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2. Green Glass Ear Trumpet
This green glass ear trumpet was billed as "a rare
hearing aid, made from green twisted blown crystal, very long and
pleasant in shape. Rolled handle is very practical. Hearing is easy. Sound is pleasant
and crystal-clear. Excessively
rare! Size is
8˝" x 2˝". Guaranteed antique."
Since the sound is "pleasant and crystal-clear" this is a real ear
trumpet isn't it? Or is it? What you do say?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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3. Hearing Aid Walking Stick (1)
This item was billed as a "super antique bone and silver-plate
hearing aide cane". The main part of the cane was made of hollow bamboo.
It sold for $810.00. The picture shows the "floor" end of the walking
stick.
Did this purchaser buy a real ear trumpet/walking stick or not?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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4. Hearing Aid Walking Stick (2)
This item was billed as an ear trumpet/walking stick. It sold for a
whopping $3,600.00. When spending this kind of money you want to be sure
you are buying the genuine article.
Did this purchaser get his money's worth, or was he tricked?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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5. London Dome Ear Trumpet (1)
This item was billed as a "small and very ornate "Ear Trumpet"
hearing device. Made of copper, with bone ear-piece. It is covered with
a very rich patina ranging from charcoal black to light yellow in
color."
Is this a real ear trumpet or a fake?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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6. Antique Horn and Brass Hearing Trumpet
This item was billed as an "Antique Horn and Brass Hearing Trumpet".
It is 7" long, and the bell is 2˝" in diameter.
Is this a real ear trumpet, or is it something else?
Once you have made up your mind,
click here to discover the
truth.
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