style | auricle |
brand | Blodgett |
based in | U S A |
trademark | |
made | 1891 |
retailer | Unknown |
earpiece | Vulcanite |
body | Faux tortoise shell |
horn | Faux tortoise shell |
horn dia | 45x40 mm |
length | 139 mm |
weight | 17 gm |
size |
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grille | None |
marks | Dr F M Blodgetts Multi-Audiphone New York USA Patented April 8 1890 2R |
ring | No |
adjustable | no |
condition | good a few cracks |
acquired | 2017 |
seller type | Individual |
found in | Barnes |
country | England |
value |
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seller note | A patented 19th century faux tortoise shell celluloid auricle with an attractive organic design in its original tin box with provenance of date, manufacture and ownership. |
comment | This Art Nouveau decorated item adds a new maker to my list. Only 3 of these are known to exist. |
read more | link |
shape | flare |
boxed | yes |
gwrok | yes |
bay | 5 |
details on the terms may be found here |