Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" Eyeglass Hearing Aid
The Fortiphone model 51 "Spectette" eyeglass hearing aid was manufactured by
Fortiphone Ltd (originally Phonophor Ltd.) of London, England in 1956.
The "Spectette" required both temple pieces to house its electronics.
It weighed 3˝ oz. with the battery.
The size of the black behind-the-ear module is 2" x 1" x ˝".
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Close-up of the behind-the-ear portion of the left temple piece of the
Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" showing the microphone grill—8 small
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Close-up of the behind-the-ear portion of the right temple piece of the
Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" showing where the ear mold tube connects
(bottom left) and the battery door which swung up from the bottom (top
right). This hearing aid used a No. 675 battery.
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Rear view of the behind-the-ear portion of the right temple piece of the
Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" showing the on-off switch (right of
center) and the pull-out tab on the battery door (right).
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Corner view of the Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette"
showing the wire that runs through both temple pieces and across the
eyeglass frame to join the electronics in each of the behind-the-ear
modules to each other. It is well-hidden and only shows in the center
of the hinge.
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Rear view of the Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette".
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View of the Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" in its open position. |
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The Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" in its original case.
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Close-up of the decal on the inside of the top of the case of the
Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette".
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View of the original case of the Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette".
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Close-up of the Fortiphone Model 51 "Spectette" behind-the-ear portion
showing its size.
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