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This is a Civil War era Ear Trumpet called a Cow Horn. It is pictured and described in the book “Historic Devices for Hearing” by Goldstein. No markings, but the actual designer’s name was Martineau with special sectioned bends. It was also called a Stove Pipe Ear Trumpet. They all were made of tin and painted black with unique sectioned bend angles to bell. Condition is very good. It measures 14” in length. Bell is 4.0”. Not many of these ear trumpets have survived. With these provenance notes, this seldom found treasure will highlight any collection.
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