Rare antique brass ear trumpet with a pull-out system, used before the widespread adoption of electric hearing aids. This type of acoustic horn worked by simple mechanical amplification of sounds: the large bell captured sound vibrations and focused them towards the earpiece. Its detachable and foldable design allowed for more discreet transport in a pocket or bag, a desirable feature for travel models in the early 20th century. With its beautiful golden patina and elegant silhouette, this piece evokes both the world of antique medical instruments and cabinets of curiosities and period scientific objects.
✦ Provenance: Europe ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 38 x 8 x 8.5 cm (unfolded) ✦ Material: Brass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with beautiful antique patina, traces and marks of use
An antique hearing aid with scientific and decorative charm, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, a medical collection or Belle Époque decor.
