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This is a beautiful late 1800s to early 1900s ear trumpet with woven silk tube extension, instructions and box. Instrument has a removable ear piece to custom fit for user. Cloth covered Box is rough, but has preserved ear trumpet in excellent condition. These were also called Speaking Tubes or Conversation Tubes and prevalent in the middle 1800s to early 1900s. It has a metal bell with ear piece most likely made of Gutta Percha or Celluloid. Original tag states “The mouth piece should touch the lips of speaker for best results”. It is 36” in length. Instructions call this a Vibratube made by the American Earphone Co, N.Y. This was the high technical answer to hearing problems of the era and will highlight any collection.
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