German Telescoping Hard Rubber Ear Trumpet (Ear Horn)
There are no manufacturers markings on this hard rubber (vulcanite)
two-section
telescoping ear trumpet, apart from the word "Germany" stamped into the
rim. It was likely manufactured around 1910, or
perhaps a bit earlier.
This ear trumpet measured 7¼" when extended (as shown here).
This is a petite ear trumpet as far as long ear trumpets go. It weighed
barely 2½ oz.
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Notice the word "Germany" stamped on the rim of the bell (bottom
center). This is the only identifying mark on this ear trumpet.
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Shown here in its collapsed position, the trumpet is only 4¼" long.
You can just see the tip of the earpiece sticking out to the
right.
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Close-up of the ear tip of this German hard-rubber ear trumpet. The
opening is about ¼" in diameter.
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View looking straight into the bell of this ear trumpet. The bell is
2⅛" in diameter.
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