ear trumpets

telescopic 3pc + #265

style telescopic 3pc +
brand Franck Valery
based in Paris
trademark
made 1893
retailer
earpiece celluloid
body brass
horn brass
horn dia 65 mm
length 285 mm
weight 119 gm
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grille none
marks Franck-Valery 9,Rue Richepanse,9-Paris
ring no
adjustable earpiece rotates
handed no
rarity common
build tooled
condition good
acquired 2014
seller type individual
found in Lisbon
country Portugal
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seller note Antique 19th C. Franck-Valery Paris Brass Ear Trumpet Medicine 1870s
comment I like to have branded items and this one by Valery is unusual - it was also expensive.
I have also seen this item on EBay with a silver plate finish and metal earpiece.
accessory
boxed no
shape flare
gwrok yes
wax no
bay 1
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