Two-Section Celluloid Ear Trumpet (Ear Horn)
The two-section faux tortoiseshell ear trumpet has no manufacturer's
name or marks on it. It was probably made around 1900 to 1920.
It measured 15"
(38.1 cm) in length
when extended and collapsed down to 9˝" (24.1 cm) . It
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When the light shines through the faux tortoiseshell in shows its
beautiful colored patterns. The bell of this two-section ear trumpet
measured 3˝" (8.8 cm) in diameter.
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Rear view of the two-section ear trumpet in its extended
position.
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Side view of the two-section ear trumpet in its extended
position showing the curve of the bell.
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View of the two-section ear trumpet when collapsed for carrying or
storage.
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Close-up view of the plastic ferule at the end of the larger section to
hold it together as there is considerable pressure on the joint when the
two sections are extended. Pushing the two pieces
together a bit allows the ear tip end to rotate so you can use the ear
trumpet in either ear.
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Close-up of the ear tip. It is made of black plastic. It screwed onto
the end of the plastic tube.
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Close-up of the inside join at the bell end. This ear trumpet was formed
from two sheets of faux tortoiseshell that were molded and then glued or
melted together. To strengthen the joint, a strip of the same plastic
was glued or melted to cover the last 3˝" (8.8 cm) of the seam. You can
see this horizontal plastic strip at the 9 o'clock position.
There was another similar strip on the opposite seam as well. |
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Close-up view of the collapsed end of the ear tip tube inside the
bell. Note how the end of the tube slides against the plastic strip and
thus doesn't push the seam apart.
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