Oval-shaped Bell Conversation Tube
This unusual conversation tube has no maker's markings or date information on
it. Both the earpiece and bell are made of imitation reddish translucent
tortoise-shell.
It was probably made somewhere around 1900.
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The overall length of
this conversation tube including earpiece and bell
is 43".
The tube is covered in woven brown (almost coppery-colored) fabric.
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Close-up of the unusual oval-shaped imitation tortoise-shell bell. The
bell is 3⅛" long.
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View looking into the end of the oval-shaped bell showing the beautiful
colors of the imitation tortoise-shell when seen against the light. The
mouth of the bell measured 2¾" by 1".
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Close-up of the imitation tortoise-shell earpiece. The earpiece is about
5½" long. The right-angled portion is about 1½".
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Close-up of the tip of the earpiece. The tip (½" long) screws off (as
shown) for cleaning/replacement.
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