ear trumpets
auricle #402
| style | auricle |
| brand | Blodgett |
| based in | USA |
| trademark | |
| made | 1891 |
| retailer | |
| 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. |
| shape | flare |
| boxed | yes |
| gwrok | yes |
| bay | 5 |
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