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This is a London Dome Ear Trumpet or hearing aid circa 1860. It appears to be made of silver or brass with nickel plating and stands 3.75” high and 2” diameter. Note – Most were made of tin and painted black. There is no maker’s mark, but this is in the style by original inventor F. C. Rein was a premier maker of Ear Trumpets in the middle 1800s. It is in good operational and display condition. This is an excellent example of 150+ year-old technologies to aid those with hearing problems. It is documented that Beethoven during various periods of his life used a London Dome Ear Trumpet while writing his Battle Symphony and later lost total hearing. These rare treasures are highly sought after by professional collectors.
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