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This is a beautiful 1871 Ear Trumpet in the Banjo design and stamped “James Woolley Sons; Trade (logo of 3crossed arrows) LTD; Manchester.”. It is made of copper with blacken paint and slight paint deterioration. Woolley was a premier medical instrument maker from 1836 to 1881. On front of Bell, it is also stamped “English Made”. Based on Woolley & Sons LTD, this dates to 1871. In 1881, name changed to Woolley & Sons & Co. (No LTD). It is in very good condition with no dents. When closed, instrument is 8” and when extended size is 13” with 5” round bell diameter. A Woolley ear trumpet is seldom found, rare and will highlight any professional collection of early hearing devices.
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