fake ? ear trumpets
There is a growing number of ebay sellers exploiting the ignorance of buyers -
I bought at least 3 items which I doubt were ever made as actual ear trumpets.

If you would like a list of suspect Ebay ear trumpet sellers - contact me.

Read Caveat Emptor - buyer beware !

And some positive help if you want to buy one.

As ear trumpets are becoming quite rare, collectibles marketed as ear trumpets fetch higher prices than they would if accurately described. Even some auction houses get it wrong ! Buyer beware ! I am NOT saying that any of these examples were intended to deceive - just be very careful to choose the items which seem to have reasonable provenance. Mostly, I believe that the seller is mis-informed.

See another opinion here To quote the Hearing Aid Museum:
"Genuine ear trumpets have curved ear pieces so the end can go into your ear canal and yet the bell of the trumpet still faces forward." "Don't be fooled by the fact that you can hear through it"

Here are some examples:

title
Horrohr Hormaschine
#
133
date
Aug 20
Ebay no
2***8
price
E39.9
seller
a***g
location
Bad Homburg, Germany
description
Horrohr Hormaschine Horgerät Trate Kopie nach Nepomuk Mälzel Beethoven 56cm translation Hearing trumpet hearing machine hearing aid sounder copy after Nepomuk Mälzel Beethoven 56cm
comment
The key word here is sounder. The earpiece is fitted with a vibrating reed so the item makes a noise when blown. Totally useless as a hearing horn. Of course it is brand new. Note - more than 10 available !!
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE CURIOSITE
#
132
date
Jan 2020
Ebay no
1***3
price
$20
seller
e***o
location
France
description
I think it is an old hearing aid or acoustic horn. Cornet in the style of Medici vases. Some scratches of light use, no shock. In metal, no trademark. Diameter at the top 10 cm, total length 16 cm
comment
I messaged the seller that this was a wine funell and the item was re-listed.
title
NICE PRIMITIVE COW HORN-POWDER HORN-HEARING AID
#
131
date
Nov 2019
Ebay no
3***0
price
$19
seller
g***e
location
Hiram, Ohio, United States
description
NICE OLD COW HORN WITH NEAT RAWHIDE REPAIR OR REINFORCEMENT. ABOUT 12in LONG
comment
It was never a 'hearing aid' Just look at the size and shape of the small end - it would never go in a human ear
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
130
date
Nov 2019
Ebay no
1***2
price
E73
seller
l***s
location
France
description
Brass acoustic horn. Bovine horn mouthpiece. In good condition, wear of use. Cleaned up. Maximum diameter of the roof: 77 mm Height: 310 mm Weight: 110 g
comment
This seems to be yet another marriage by the same maker we have seen before. The earpiece is almost a trademark. This object could be used as an ear trumpet but was produced to deceive.
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
129
date
Oct 2019
Ebay no
1***6
price
£51.75
seller
z***w
location
France
description
Brass acoustic horn. In good condition, wear of use. Cleaned up. Maximum diameter of the roof: 88 mm Height: 270 mm Weight: 150 g
comment
I have not found a historical picture showing anything like this shape. I believe it is a marriage of an old horn and a new earpiece. A further clue is that it is 'cleaned' - this covers up any workmanship. Sadly the seller has a reputation for marriage items.
just one bidder !
title
Antique Vintage COPPER BRASS STETHOSCOPE 42 cm Metal Ear Trumpet Medical Tool
#
128
date
Oct 2019
Ebay no
2***6
price
$195
seller
m***r
location
Odessa, Europe, Ukraine
description
UNIQUE ANTIQUE STETHOSCOPE Material: COPPER & BRASS Length: 42.5 cm (16.7 in) Good vintage condition
comment
THis is a typical English hunting horn, used in the saddle to rally the hounds. The clear mouthpiece and shape dictate that it could never be an ear trumpet
title
Vintage antique hearing aid all made of bone and wood Military Doctor Gift
#
127
date
Oct 2019
Ebay no
3***8
price
$115
seller
j***y
location
Denver, Colorado, United States
description
a Vintage antique hearing aid all made of bone and wood Military Doctor Gift it is in fantastic shape for its age
comment
Classic horn to blow Check out the mouthpiece
title
Civil War Era Brass & Copper Stethoscope or Ear Horn
#
126
date
Sep 2019
Ebay no
1***0
price
$79.95
seller
f***0
location
Evergreen, Colorado, United States
description
8 3/4in x 1 7/8in (large end) 3/4in small. Antique brass and copper medical device with dents.
comment
This is an English hunting horn Ignorance or intent to deceive ?
Would your want that mouthpiece in your ear ?
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, made of bone Military Doctor Gift
#
125
date
Aug 2019
Ebay no
2***3
price
$250
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
This device was particaly made of bone for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream .Very rare. This can be a good present for your familiar doctor or a person connected with medicine. This hearing aid is fully operational.
comment
Seems home made Based on hunting catalogues for nearly 20 years, I don't think this is mass produced. It may have been made a long while ago but it seems more likel that it is intended to deceive.
The horn bit has old markings - but I still think it is a marriage.
title
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EAR TRUMPET, IT REALLY WORKS!
#
124
date
Jun 2019
Ebay no
3***4
price
£26.45
seller
r***k
location
Redditch, United Kingdom
description
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN EAR TRUMPET, IT REALLY WORKS! PERFECT FOR STAGE OR PANTO PERFORMANCES, OR JUST AS A TALKING-POINT. STUCK-ON LETTERING EASILY REMOVABLE. WEIGHT 900g
comment
Look at the 'earpiece' Clearly designed as horn for a recording player
It weighs 900g !!!
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
123
date
April 2019
Ebay no
1***0
price
E60
seller
z***w
location
France
description
Ancien cornet acoustique en laiton. Embout d'oreille en ébène (comportant une petite fente). Nettoyé, usure d'utilisation. Diamètre du pavillon : 98 mm Hauteur : 200 mm Old horn acoustic brass. Ebony ear tip (with a small slot). Cleaned, wear of use. Diameter of the pavilion: 98 mm Height: 200 mm
comment
I believe that this is a marriage of a newly made earpiece (nicely done) and an over-cleaned piece of a musical instrument. There are no catalogue pictures of this shape. BUT there are examples of a similar shape in collections - it is all down to provenance. Caveat Emptor
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
122
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
1***5
price
139
seller
z***w
location
Domene France
description
Cornet acoustique en laiton. En bon état, usure d'utilisation. Nettoyé. Diamètre maxi du pavillon : 77 mm Hauteur : 310 mm Poids : 110 g
comment
This is probably part of something like a Stroh's violin
the angles and the mounting pin are typical of an instrument horn
title
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
121
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***8
price
183
seller
z***w
location
Domene France
description
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET. Maximum diameter of the roof: 9,8 cm Weight: 150 g
comment
On reflection I think that 'hook' is the finger stop from a french horn
Sad really, people are just horrible.
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone Military Doctor Gift
#
120
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***5
price
$850
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone Military Doctor Gift This device was completely made of bone for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream .Very rare
comment
THis looks as though it was built to deceive. Carefully documented earpiece is 14mm diam - must be for an elephant !
One of the most expensive fakes found on Ebay
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone and wood Military Doctor Gift
#
119
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***3
price
$425.86
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone and wood Military Doctor Gift This device was completely made of bone for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream .Very rare.
comment
Probably assembled yesterday. Without convincing provenance - just too iffy.
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, made of bone Military Doctor Gift
#
118
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***7
price
$570
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
Vintage antique hearing aid, made of bone Military Doctor Gift This device was completely made of bone for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream .Very rare
comment
Looks to me like it was built to deceive. Not rare - unique !
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone Military Doctor Gift
#
117
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***3
price
$600
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
Vintage antique hearing aid, all made of bone Military Doctor Gift This device was completely made of bone for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream .Very rare
comment
Looks to me like it was built to deceive
title
Antique Horrohr brass sheet
#
116
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***6
price
E17
seller
f***h
location
Monreal, Germany
description
Antique tube, made of sheet brass, length 22.5 cm, diameter at the horn 9 cm, the plate is oxidized
comment
Looks like copper not brass. The 'earpiece' is broken off and could not be used in an ear. It is the wrong angle and very difficult to hold up to the ear.
It is probably just a broken funnel from somewhere
title
Vintage Ear Trumpet Hearing Aid Listening Device - Directional - Very Unusual
#
115
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
2***4
price
30
seller
b***g
location
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, UK
description
A vintage ear trumpet / listening device / hearing aid Rather than the traditional 'trumpet' style this has a fixed directed end, if using in the right ear it is points left and vice versa It is wooden with a plastic ear piece No makers marks or country of origin 39 cm long, 9 cm high
comment
This looks great until you examine the 'earpiece' - it is clearly a tobacco pipe !
title
vintage copper ear trumpet
#
114
date
Mar 2019
Ebay no
3***3
price
52.83
seller
c***n
location
Colfontaine, Belgium
description
vintage copper ear trumpet dimensions 36,5cm - 14.37in length Please check the photographs to satisfy yourself
comment
It has a mouthpiece ! It is probably a hunting horn in the English style.
title
Vintage antique hearing aid, huge one! Military Doctor Gift
#
113
date
Feb 2019
Ebay no
2***7
price
$780
seller
2***t
location
Kyiv, Ukraine
description
This device was completely made for rich nobleman people who hear poorly. Since it is inconvenient to scream . Made of brass.Very rare.
comment
To paraphrase this item was constructed from unrelated bits to sell to someone with too much money - noble or not ! Of course it is rare, it was made up from bits - and nearly $800 !!! We have had to lighten the photos - dark ones hide the telling detail.
None of the mass produced conversation tubes had a straight ?earpiece?. This item is one of 5 listed by a seller, most of them appear suspect, but we would listen to good provenance.
title
Antique ear trumpet device bakelite Rare
#
112
date
Feb 2019
Ebay no
2***4
price
$49
seller
b***m
location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
description
Antique ear trumpet device bakelite tested Rare. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
comment
This was probably not designed as an ear trumpet. It is straight and has a small diameter horn. At best it could be an early monaural stethoscope. But 'ear trumpet' evokes more interest and potentially higher bids
Whenever I see an iffy item the photos are poor. We just can?t see the earpiece at all
title
Horn Ear Trumpet
#
111
date
Feb 2019
Ebay no
4***0
price
£56.99
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Horn Ear Trumpet with Metal Assembly Hearing Pipe Sound Processor 20 cm Ear Tube
comment
This is a reproduction and offered in quantity. The seller openly declares that the item works but it is only intended for decorative puposes. You have to read the detail !
Available in large quantities
title
VINTAGE HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET COLLAPSABLE IN NICE WOODEN BOX
#
110
date
Jan 2019
Ebay no
2***2
price
39.13
seller
g***e
location
Bradenton, Florida, United States
description
THIS IS A UNIQUE PIECE THAT IS 28 1/2in FULLY EXTENDED. IT IS 11in WHEN CLOSED. AND YES IT DOES WORK GREAT. IT IS LIKE TRIPLING THE VOLUME WHEN YOU PUT IT TO YOUR EAR. THE BOX ITSELF IS A GREAT PIECE.
comment
It is straight, with no earpiece. Marked HOWARD it clearly had a purpose but was not designed to be an ear trumpet.
Seller writes: The elderly man I purchased it from said that his uncle used it as such. Thanks Paul The seller won?t update the description
title
Ear trumpet, Ear Horn listening device
#
109
date
Dec 2018
Ebay no
3***8
price
0.99
seller
v***e
location
Braintree, UK
description
This Gentleman's Ear Trumpet/Horn really works and was fashioned from an antique brass car horn and a modern doctor's stethoscope.
comment
A buyer needs to really read the description and appreciate that this item (one of dozens offered over the las couple of years) is just a marriage of old bits and has virtually zero intrinsic value.
It is a piece of whimsey, no more no less. Caveat Emptor
title
Brass Stethoscope Ear Trumpet Hearing Pipe Sound Processor 36 Cm
#
108
date
Nov 2018
Ebay no
1***3
price
0.99
seller
u***1
location
Warrington, United Kingdom
description
Brass ear trumpet
comment
Either strangely ignorant or hoping a buyer may be. Clearly another English hunting horn. From the photo looks like copper too ! Blurred photo helps the illusion Message to seller: I respectfully suggest that your item is a hunting horn NOT an ear trumpet Also from the photo it looks like copper not brass.
RESPONSE FROM seller Your a bloody good en... I didn?t have a clue Nice 1 The title was changed to Copper hunting horn and moved to Hunting
title
Ear trumpet pipe antique style fanfare signal horn doctor
#
107
date
Nov 2108
Ebay no
2***0
price
£54.90
seller
a***g
location
Bad Homburg, Germany
description
A beautiful solid ear trumpet made from brass and inspired by a vintage design. As you can see in the photos, it is a high quality ornamental piece. Vintage design with an antique patina, recreated by hand. The dimensions are as follows: 27 x 6.5 x 2.5cm (W x H x D). This is an extremely impressive piece weighing 70g. The horn can also be used as a signalhorn or trumpet. An internal removable mouthpiece is included as a fanfare for the contrary use.
comment
Blatant intent to deceive ! Ear trumpet is only included in the description to fool the unwary. The optional mouthpiece comment reinforces the seller's guilt. On top of that it is described as 'new' with patina added. Unbelievable !
title
Antique UNUSUAL Hearing Aid Made Medical Device from Bull Horn
#
106
date
Nov 2018
Ebay no
1***7
price
28.26
seller
n***r
location
NY NY USA
description
Antique UNUSUAL Hearing Aid Made from Bull Horn 7 inches long
comment
Beyond the pale ! Would work better as a funnel! It will be interesting to see if the price goes up. Started at 95c
7 people actually bid !
title
VINTAGE - HEARING HORN AID - COPPER & BRASS - PUB - RESTAURANT
#
105
date
Nov 2018
Ebay no
2***4
price
£9.99
seller
w***n
location
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
description
VINTAGE - HEARING HORN - COPPER & BRASS. CONDITION: GOOD VINTAGE WORN,, ITS HAD A FEW DINK'S & A SMALL SPLIT IN THE SEAM.
comment
This seller unwittingly deceived people who have never seen an English hunting horn. Can there be that many ?
Seller responded quickly with: Hi, ok thanks for the info. And updated the title to ENGLISH - HUNTING HORN - VINTAGE - COPPER & BRASS At last one honest vendor on EBay !
title
RARE Vintage Antique Old Ear Trumpet Hearing Walking Stick Cane w/ Brass Horn
#
104
date
Oct 2018
Ebay no
3***6
price
$525
seller
4***5
location
New Hudson, Michigan, United States
description
RARE Vintage Antique Old Ear Trumpet Hearing Walking Stick Cane 32in tall
comment
I am expecting the seller to confirm the existence of an amplifying reed
Check out the ?earpiece? Seller reports that blowing in the ?earpiece? produces yes, ?some squeaky sound?, but does not update the listing !
re-listed twice - no sale This item recently re-appeared on EBay with the description RARE Vintage Old Customized Walking Stick Cane with Brass Hunting Trumpet Horn (223280381826)
title
Vintage ~ c1890 ~ Black Japanned - Brass Ear Trumpet
#
103
date
Oct 2018
Ebay no
2***2
price
£8.50
seller
l***d
location
LUDLOW ENGLAND, United Kingdom
description
This ear trumpet is in original 'as found' condition and has not been repaired or restored. There are no chips or cracks to the dish or the drawer tubes, however, there is a small dent to the larger drawer tube. The ear trumpet has retained much of its original finish, however, it does have the scuffs and scratches you would expect from a well used item of this age. The tube slides in and out as it should and the rubber ear piece is still present. There is no makers mark to the trumpet however, it is impressed with 'OL 360' It measures 34 cm (18 inches) when extended and 21 cm (8 1/4 inches) when closed.
comment
I emailed the seller to point out that OL360 was introduced in 1948 and hence they might want to remove the 1890 assertion.
Seller even displays a photo of the OL360 marking
Response from seller: Thank you for pointing this out to us. We are unable to change the title as it has bids but we will inform the bidder and add a note to the listing for bidders to see.
title
Victorian Musical Horn Bovine D.R.G.M
#
102
date
Oct 2018
Ebay no
3***4
price
45
seller
t***m
location
Tottenhill, Norfolk, United Kingdom
description
Victorian musical horn, D.R.G.M Please look at all images closely for reference Measurements 7in Long 2.1/2in Diameter
comment
This German blowing horn was made bewteen 1891 and 1952. Probably not Victorian. It is clearly a blowing horn NOT an ear trumpet. I have asked the seller to check the mouthpiecs
Detail of mouthpiece re-listed twice - no sale
Prompt response from seller: Yes you are right! We?ve stopped putting it in our ears now and have blown a nice tune with it instead!! Thank you for your advice Warmest Regards Jane
title
Bristol Blue Ear Trumpet c.1870-80
#
101
date
Sep 2018
Ebay no
2***7
price
310
seller
f***2
location
Armagh, United Kingdom
description
This is an unusual Bristol blue glass ear trumpet c.1870-80. The majority of these are made from metal but this one is made from Bristol blue glass. It has white wavy striations. It contains a metal ear piece. Good condition - two very minor chips on the rim (photos). No cracks. Diameter at the open end 3 7/8in (9.8 cm), length 8.75in (22.2 cm) and weight 0.32 kg.
comment
Oh no it isn't - look at the mouthpiece. My message to seller I think your glass trumpet is absolutely beautiful I have the largest ear trumpet collection in the world Sadly your trumpet is for blowing, it was not designed to listen through You might want to update your listing
check the mouthpiece !
The seller wrote this kind note Many thanks for your help with this - greatly appreciated. and changed the title to: Bristol Blue Trumpet c.1870-80 and the description: It contains what appears to be a metal mouth piece.
title
Vintage Hearing Trumpet Ear Horn From Switzerland
#
100
date
Sep 2018
Ebay no
2***6
price
35
seller
p***h
location
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
description
Ear trumpet souvenir from Leysin Switzerland
comment
NO ! It is a classic design for blowing. Usually they have a reed in the mouthpiece.
Message from seller Thankyou for your help I will now revise my listing.
new description Vintage Blowing Trumpet Horn From Switzerland
title
Antique brass ear trumpet hearing aid medical device
#
99
date
July 2018
Ebay no
2***3
price
$75
seller
f***n
location
Sebastopol, California, United States
description
Antique brass ear trumpet hearing aid medical device 10in Long
comment
It is a classical horn to be blown It is almost straight The mouthpiece would not fit in your ear
The rings are typical of a horn to blow
title
Antique German 1900 ear aid device trumpet medical horn hearing
#
98
date
Jun 2018
Ebay no
1***7
price
$300
seller
b***e
location
Baccon, France
description
Antique German 1900 ear aid device trumpet medical horn hearing, made of metal, 6 inches long.
comment
It has no earpiece and probably was not intended as an ear trumpet. The fact that it actually works is not provenance.
title
Antique Perko Brass horn turned into Ear Horn, Hearing aid, Ear Trumpet
#
97
date
Jun 2018
Ebay no
3***6
price
$39
seller
1***s
location
Ephrata, Washington, United States
description
Grand Dad used this, all time, got him hearing aids but he still used this, He was born in 1875 died in 1973 did not quite make 100 years old. Still works good Measures 17 1/2 inches, Time for me to get rid of stuff so here ya go. I thank you for looking and bidding. As you see in pictures Perko is stamped on Horn. The Horn was original to be a Horn off maybe a ship, Perko made a lot of Nautical brass and then was converted into an ear Horn Ie married and then used as such as stated above, very interesting Item.
comment
After some hairy emails the poster agreed that this was a marriage
title
Antique Georgian enamelled tin ear horn trumpet or hunting horn medical device
#
96
date
Mar 2016
Ebay no
1***6
price
£49
seller
d***w
location
Hertfordshire , United Kingdom
description
Very unusual Antique Georgian hearing aid ear horn. Or possibly a hunting horn. I believe it to be a hearing aid ear horn as the suspension loops one missing are far too thin to withstand being bounced around on a horse. The two bits of wood and metal plate where pushed inside the horn from the wider end as shown in last two photos, the two wooden pieces and metal plate were removed during cleaning and left out for identification purposes.
comment
The shape and existence of the metal plate between two wooden slips is a clear indication this was intended to be blown and make a noise. I have never seen a proper ear trumpet with two suspension loops - they are always noise making horns !
To be fair the seller expresses doubt about authenticity only to assure that it is Georgian (is this George 5th or 6th ?)
title
Antique German 1900 ear aid device trumpet medical horn hearing
#
95
date
Mar 2016
Ebay no
1***7
price
$300
seller
b***e
location
Baccon, France
description
Antique German 1900 ear aid device trumpet medical horn hearing, made of metal, 6 inches long. (réf : trompette0302)
comment
Collectors ignore straight ear trumpets because they are usually not ear trumpets. This one has the embellishment of being 'German' how special ! Whatever it was used for it isn't an ear trumpet
Would you want that thin end in your ear ?
title
Victorian Metal Ear Trumpet, Hearing Device
#
94
date
Mar 2016
Ebay no
1***9
price
$149
seller
g***3
location
Huntingtown, Maryland, United States
description
White painted metal ear trumpet, 19 1/2in long and 4 1/2in at the flared end. It has a brass band and wooden tip at the place it is held to the ear. This ear trumpet or ear horn dates from about 1870 and shows signs of wear and use. This is from my great uncle's farm in rural Pennsylvania. It probably belonged to someone in the family long ago.
comment
It is not a commercial trumpet. It appears to be a marriage of elements assembled by someone who does not know much about ear trumpets.
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There is no logic to this marriage, the earpiece holder is not even painted like the horn
title
Vintage EAR TRUMPET HORN HEARING AID DEVICE stethoscope art deco brass
#
93
date
Mar 2016
Ebay no
1***3
price
$350
seller
b***e
location
Baccon France
description
Vintage EAR TRUMPET HORN HEARING AID DEVICE, stethoscope art deco, made of brass, 10inch 1/2 long. (réf : trompette0103)
comment
This item is not a fake just a mis-representation. It is brand new and made by DekoEmpire. The item is listed on Ebay at $35. The item is further listed for auction on Ebay starting at $1.
The 2nd picture is the Deko item
title
1930s German Antique Medical Bakelite Otoscope Ear Trumpet Instrument Set Box
#
92
date
Feb 2018
Ebay no
1***1
price
$79.99
seller
f***a
location
Bulgaria
description
rare vintage ca.1930-40s German CHIRON OTOSKOP 99 Bakelite Otoscope ear trumpet speculum instrument set in velvet lined box.
comment
The seller can obviously read. The box is labelled Otoskop. He has listed it as ear trumpet to fool the masses
title
Rare Parisian French hearing aid device trumpet horn
#
91
date
Nov 17
Ebay no
1***4
price
306
seller
b***e
location
Beurlay, France
description
Rare Parisian French hearing aid device trumpet horn, 'Le Petit Parisien' graved in brass part, 31 inches long. (réf: laurentcornetacoustique)
comment
This 3 piece marriage was sold a while back for $40 and is now offerred for $400. see fake #89. It is still a made up piece that was never an ear trumpet. The earpiece is untypical and the hose is an uncovered modern item.
title
Silbernes Metall Stethoskop Horrohr Hearing Pipe
#
90
date
Oct 2017
Ebay no
3***1
price
E29
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Nostalgie Deko Horrohr aus vernickelten Metall 13 cm lang , 7,5 cm Trichterdurchmesser mit Holzabschluss. Nach alten Vorlagen neu hergestellt. Antikisiert-das bedeutet Beulen, leichte Beschädigungen, stellenweise Patina, unregelmäßigkeiten an den L�'tnähten und Gebrauchsspuren sind gewollt und sollen den Antikcharakter verstärken.
comment
These are modern reproduction items. The seller is a well known manufacturer and openly describes the 'Hearing Pipes' as being for decorative use only
I included 2 listings as one item
title
HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
#
89
date
Oct 2017
Ebay no
1***2
price
36
seller
z***w
location
Domene, France
description
ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE ACOUSTIC HORN HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET
comment
This looks like a modern 'marriage' The horn is untypical and by an unknown trumpet maker. The tubing appears to be brand new. Perhaps the earpiece is too.
title
ANTIQUE BABY BRASS & BONE MEDICAL HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET AURICULAR TOOL DEVICE
#
88
date
Sep 2017
Ebay no
3***9
price
$499.99
seller
k***g
location
Bulgaria
description
We are pleased to offer this original antique baby/child's hearing aid primitive auricular device. Made of two parts which are made of bone and fine whole piece of brass long and thin tube that narrows gradually to less than 1 mm diameter opening.
comment
Clearly it is not an ear trumpet We have tried to convince the seller that the item is a jewellers blow tube (He finally caved and listed Jewellers Blowpipe) see https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/jewellers-blow-pipe or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowpipe_(tool)
this end is a nice piece of bone to put in your mouth !
title
Large Copper Horn / Copper Trumpet / Large Copper ear Trumpet
#
87
date
Aug 2017
Ebay no
3***7
price
15
seller
2***a
location
Ashford, United Kingdom
description
Well made and built for a purpose - just no idea what.Long conical section ends at a Brass joint - appear to fix onto something with a screw thread - may be a further pipe or hose as the inner is shaped to go inside and when screwed tight possibly air or water tight ?
comment
The seller has openly described the item as unknown. The words Ear Trumpet should never have been used. The earpiece and overall shape clearly define this is not a trumpet.
Note the plumbing style olive fitted to the ?earpeice?
title
ANTIQUE terracotta didgeridoo spirale primitive snail EAR TRUMPET HORN
#
86
date
May 2017
Ebay no
1***8
price
$700
seller
b***e
location
Baccon, France
description
Interesting antique terracotta or kind of plaster didgeridoo spiral, or made ear device, form of a shell or a snail, good condition, 7 inches long and pretty heavy.
comment
Who would ever manage to hold up such a heavy object ? Probably some sort of ocarina device made to make a noise - as the seller suggests a digeridoo ! But definitely not made as an ear trumpet.
title
ANTIQUE EAR TRUMPET HORN HEARING AID DEVICE stethoscope art deco metal
#
85
date
May 2017
Ebay no
1***9
price
$300
seller
b***e
location
Baccon, France
description
Almost 13 inches long, good condition, made of metal or brass, antique french made 1940 guaranteed.
comment
This is a FUNNEL ! The sharp end pointing the wrong way would hardly be comfortable in the ear. Just because it works doesn't make it a trumpet !
title
Antique silverplate Ear Trumpet used by Eng. King George lV (Ca. 1800's)
#
84
date
Apr 2017
Ebay no
2***1
price
$1675
seller
p***e
location
Carefree, Arizona, United States
description
his Georgian silver gilt Ear trumpet was used by King George lV and was first sold at Osborne House after the death of Queen Victoria. Marshall Field and Co. had an antique silver collection of which this item was a part. Whether they acquired it directly as buyers from Osborne House I do not know. Ultimately it came to Zenith Radio Corp./Hearing Aid division in Chicago. Engraved around the outer bell of the horn it says F.C. Rein & son sole manufacturers and only makers 30 Charing Cross Rd. London W.C. late 108.strand
comment
This is a perfectly good Rein trumpet labelled 30 Charing Cross Rd.. Rein moved there in 1916. So I suspect that the provenance document applies to a different object ! Although I sent several emails to the seller pointing out the issue, the seller misquoted so that it appeared my surmise was inaccurate. Gotta be a misleading description !
It is silver gilt rather than silverplate as described
It also has the earpiece missing. The item sold on 16 Apr.
title
Antique Animal Cow Hunting Trumpet Ear Horn Hearing Aid Device Medical Primitive
#
83
date
Apr 2017
Ebay no
3***3
price
$9.99
seller
s***e
location
Montrose, Pennsylvania, United States
description
Not certain of use....could be a horn for hunting or for hearing. Has small removable screw mouthpiece earpiece at one end and open at the other. Works for either use. No markings. About 9 inches long
comment
Look at the small end - patently an item to blow like a bugle or hunting horn. It would NOT fit in your ear !
title
ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET MEDICAL HEARING AID
#
82
date
Feb 2016
Ebay no
1***1
price
82
seller
i***m
location
Woodland Hills, California, United States
description
ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET MEDICAL HEARING AID SPEAKER CAR HORN
comment
This is blatant misrepresentation Seller has elected to describe the car horn as an ear trumpet, which it is patently not
the dashboard bracket, straight horn and grille are stereotypical of an early motoring horn
title
Antique Hunting Trumpet / Bugle Fox Horn Cow Steer Medical Ear Hearing Device
#
81
date
Feb 2017
Ebay no
1***8
price
£24
seller
c***e
location
Oak Harbor, Washington, United States
description
Antique Horn Trumpet / Bugle or could be an old Horn Hearing Device
comment
Definitely NOT a hearing device the earpiece is HUGE! In fairness it is not the sellers first choice but it is misleading
title
RARE Book About Antique Hearing Aid Collection
#
80
date
Dec 2016
Ebay no
1***5
price
$55
seller
c***t
location
Delft, Netherlands
description
Rare book. Lots of pictures. 120 pages. Out of stock
comment
This book had a short print run but it is in the Dutch language. It is not in demand and has little rarity value. BUT to cover up the title in the photos is pretty underhand
I have shown the book title not obscured
title
ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID DEVICE 3 PARTS MUST SEE SUPER CONDITION
#
79
date
Dec 16
Ebay no
1***2
price
$225
seller
k***0
location
Prinsenbeek, Netherlands
description
VERY NICE ANTIQUE BRASS OR COPPER EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID DEVICE, FINE DETAILS. About 1875-1900 BRASS COPPER ( see picture)
comment
At first this looked OK but I think it is another repro - we will soon know if it re-appears as a further offer !! Buyer beware !
title
huge ANTIQUE EAR brass TRUMPET HORN HEARING AID DEVICE stethoscope art deco
#
78
date
Dec 2016
Ebay no
1***7
price
$900
seller
b***e
location
Baccon, France
description
Antique 1900 from Germany or Austria, 14 inches long, complete and no damage in museum quality, made of heavy brass, well finish and nice patina, made in Germany or Austria, rare and really museum quality
comment
This is clearly not an ear trumpet as the mouthpiece would be a very uncomfortable fit. The shape is wrong for normal ear trumpet usage. the chain is typical of a blown horn ornament
$900 is probably a record !
title
ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET MEDICAL HEARING AID SPEAKER CAR HORN
#
77
date
Dec 2016
Ebay no
1***2
price
£68
seller
v***a
location
Estonia
description
ORIGINAL OLD ITEM Weight 0.12 kg
comment
This is a vintage car horn of a popular design To include the term ear trumpet is intentionally misleading The selling price suggests that someone was fooled !
title
Vintage 2 Piece Brass Ear Trumpet Hearing Aid Device Horn Antique
#
76
date
Sep 2016
Ebay no
3***3
price
$31
seller
j***k
location
Tampa Florida
description
THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE VINTAGE EAR TRUMPET PICTURED IN THIS AUCTION. LOCAL ESTATE FIND THE DEVICE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION SHOWING SOME MINOR SURFACE WEAR. THE DEVICE WHEN PUT TOGETHER MEASURES 28 INCHES LONG. THE END OF THE BELL HAS A 3 3/4 INCH DIAMETER
comment
The horn is straight and has a typical mouthpice sleeve - so incorrectly described
title
Walking cane ear trumpet
#
75
date
Aug 2016
Ebay no
F***t
price
950
seller
V***s
location
UK
description
A rare combination walking cane with ear trumpet handle. The trumpet grille is of gilt brass, it does not have a separate ear-pice, and no sign of one having been fitted. One photo shows a hole in the top of the ear trumpet. This was made to secure the trumpet to the cane (a large screw can be viewed through it). I am sure this hole would originally have been plugged with a small disc of horn.
comment
It looks like an ear trumpet but it never was ! To be fair they have described it correctly but the title is misleading.
title
A 19th Century blown glass friggar
#
74
date
Jul 2016
Ebay no
l***6
price
£20-40
seller
M***A
location
UK
description
A 19th Century blown glass friggar / end of day piece of ear trumpet form, with spiralling rope-twist decoration, 21.8 cm long General wear and tear, including dirt all over. There are some internal flaws and bubbles and some small chips to the inside rims to top and bottom.
comment
This friggar was listed as an ear trumpet. I emailed the auctioneer and they kindly revised the description to that shown. So not a fake, a misunderstanding that was quickly updated.
title
Vintage Antique Tin Hearing Aid Ear Trumpet or Ear Horn
#
73
date
July 2015
Ebay no
3***1
price
$75
seller
a***n
location
New Milford, Connecticut, United States
description
Vintage antique tin hearing aid ear trumpet or ear horn. Excellent condition as shown, 13 inch long, funnel opening is 3 1/2 inch diameter. No manufacturer or identifying marks can be found. Small end appears to be chrome, as it is not magnetic.
comment
This is not vintage it is a reproduction. The seller sold one of these a week back !
title
Antique Ram Horn hearing Aid or Hunters Horn
#
72
date
Jul 2016
Ebay no
1***0
price
50
seller
d***1
location
Kemp, Texas, United States
description
Antique Ram Horn Hearing Aid. Texas estate find. Actually works as a hearing aid, amplifies sound. Measures about 12 inches in length. This piece is right out of the old country and western movies. One of the buyers said it is actually a hunters horn so I am letting buyers know. I've only seen then=m used in old movies as hearing aids but maybe they served multiple purposes.
comment
Clearly a hunting horn from the mouthpiece but at least the seller made it clear it could be either
The mouthpiece would be uncomfortable in an ear
title
ATTIC BARN FIND OLD VINTAGE MARQUE DEPOSEE EAR UNKNOWN TRUMPET ? HORN ? BRASS
#
71
date
Apr 2015
Ebay no
1***4
price
£18
seller
a***l
location
derby
description
Straight brass object with impossible earpiece French marking
comment
Definitely not an ear trumpet but Ebay listed it as such because the seller used the words ear and trumpet. In fairness the seller was trying to be honest.
title
RARE ANTIQUE STETHOSCOPE,19th CENTURY
#
70
date
Mar 15
Ebay no
2***6
price
105
seller
m***r
location
Odessa, Ukraine
description
19c Antique Vtg BRASS COPPER EAR TRUMPET STETHOSCOPE Medical Monaural Metal Tool
comment
Looks like a STRAIGHT hunting horn complete with mouthpiece. Got re-listed several times
title
ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET
#
69
date
Dec 15
Ebay no
1***6
price
£150
seller
k***0
location
Prinsenbeek, Netherlands
description
PERFECT ANTIQUE BRASS EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID DEVICE MUST SEE SUPER CONDITION About 1875-1900
comment
This a modern repro by Dekoempire sold as new for 30 euros being offered at as much as £305 too ! same seller sold 3 pieces
UPDATE my records show 7 sales on Ebay as of Dec 2016 and 51 sold by Mar 2019, and now a second repro is being sold as antique see #79
title
Large Ear Trumpet made of Tin
#
68
date
Sep 2015
Ebay no
3***0
price
£32.07
seller
c***d
location
O Fallon, Missouri, United States
description
This auction is for an early ear trumpet measuring approximately 18inch. The ear trumpet is in great condition and made of tin. This one probably dates to the civil war or before.
comment
It is straight ! Appears to be cobbled out of 2 unrelated parts Someone bought it though!
title
Crested China, Florentine China. Rare Crest Leiston. Rare subject Ear Trumpet.
#
67
date
Jul 2015
Ebay no
2***6
price
£13.85
seller
k***7
location
Ipswich, Suffolk,
description
Crested China. Florentine China. Rare Crest Leiston. Rare Subject Ear Trumpet. Marked on base....see photo....'Florentine China Made in England'. 9cm tall approx. Good condition. Edge gilding very slightly rubbed.
comment
Anyone can see it is not an ear trumpet Included here because Ebay displays it as such
title
Ear Horn
#
66
date
Jul 2015
Ebay no
2***2
price
$75
seller
h***e
location
York, Pennsylvania, United States
description
Vintage Ear Horn for hearing late 1800',s early 1900's Early ear horn,hold the small end to your ear and it's amazing the way sound projects through this vintage hearind devise
comment
I is clearly straight and has a very small horn end Seems designed to be blown
title
Hunting Horn
#
65
date
Jun 2015
Ebay no
1***2
price
$225
seller
s***3
location
Bear, Delaware, United States
description
Antique Primitive Excellent 19th C Dark COPPER FOX Hunt Hunting Horn Trumpet
comment
This item was originally listed as an ear trumpet I questioned the description and the seller promptly changed it to a hunting horn Some people are honest !
Price is a bit heavy I see these for £15 at auction
title
Antique Hearing Aid or a Horn. Antler and Silver Mouthpiece
#
64
date
May 2015
Ebay no
1***2
price
24
seller
p***w
location
Frederick, Maryland, USA
description
Family says it was a hearing aid, was sold as a powder horn, and most call it a horn. Either way it is neat, cool and old. Maybe where the old tape is now there was a silver collar? Or 100% homemade? Not sure if the mouthpiece is sterling, when pulled out the silver is brighter and I see no base metal where it is worn, no markings on it. It is about 14in long overall.
comment
Mouthpiece is definitive - it is a horn to blow - family history is often the worst provenance
title
Cow horn Bull horn Hearing aid device
#
63
date
May 2015
Ebay no
2***7
price
8
seller
i***r
location
Bordon, United Kingdom
description
Cow horn Bull horn Hearing aid device. 26 cm long
comment
It has a reed in the mouthpiece for blowing ! not listening
title
RARE ORIGINAL ANCIEN SONOTONE CORNET ACOUSTIQUE
#
62
date
May 2015
Ebay no
1***1
price
46
seller
z***w
location
France
description
cornet acoustic (ear trumpet) Former sonotone brass. It is very effective to amplify sound. In good condition, cleaned. Length: 185 mm Pavilion Diameter: 147 mm Weight: 130 g
comment
It is a trumpet for blowing - check the mouthpiece Yes it appears to work but was never made as an ear trumpet
title
Antique Brass Hearing Ear Trumpet Speaking Tube
#
61
date
Apr 2015
Ebay no
2***2
price
$77
seller
d***
location
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, United States
description
An antique brass ear trumpet/hearing aide. Measures 13 1/2 by 9 inches. It has a small ding, and a small crack (see photos).
comment
Might be lots of things but we are agreed it was never made as an ear trumpet
It is straight ie the small end is aligned to to the horn
title
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN HAND BLOWN GLASS HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET DEAD AID C1800
#
60
date
Apr 2015
Ebay no
1***4
price
12.50
seller
2***s
location
Lincs UK
description
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN HAND BLOWN GLASS HEARING AID EAR TRUMPET DEAD AID C1800 SMALL CHIP SEE PHOTOS 7 1/4in TALL 3.5in TRUMPET PART
comment
No ! It is a glass trumpet. Made out of after-work leftover glass for sale by the blower and fashioned as a trumpet to blow. It is straight note that in and out are on the same axis
Note the mouth piece is not an ear piece
title
WW1 ANZAC.. TRENCH DEAFNESS .. HEARING TRUMPET.
#
59
date
March 2015
Ebay no
3***2
price
35
seller
a***7
location
NSW Australia
description
WW1 ANZAC .. 100 YEAR OLD HEARING AID.. HEARING TRUMPET.. FOR HEARING IMPAIRED SOLDIERS APPROX 38 CM LENGTH
comment
The earpiece is designed to take another part which is missing the earpiece is over 1 inch in dia, requires are very large ear ! Seller can offer no provenance
The hole in the side of the earpiece looks like it is for a latching pin
title
ANTIQUE COPPER 18th / 19th Century EAR TRUMPET / HORN. Hearing Aid
#
58
date
March 2015
Ebay no
1***0
price
32.07
seller
d***n
location
Bristol
description
Genuine old item. 12 1/4 inches long (31cm). 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm) wide at the bell
comment
It is a damaged hunting horn
check the plastic tape to hide the damage
title
VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1905 PATENT EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID HORN BRASS
#
57
date
Jan 2015
Ebay no
1***3
price
$33.01
seller
e***6
location
Springfield, Illinois, USA
description
This is a vintage/antique ear trumpet/hearing horn/hearing aid. I believe it is made of brass. It came from the estate of a retired ENT (ear, nose and throat doctor) Otolaryngologist. It is marked PATD AUG.22, 05. It measures 14in high and the trumpet bell is 7in across.
comment
This item has a sharp earpiece that would be very uncomfortable and it is STRAIGHT ! I wrote to the seller who kindly agreed to post my question: please can you consider that this might be a broken phonograph horn ?? 14inches by 7inches was a common size for such objects ear trumpets have small earpieces and are rarely straight you might want to post this question for the benefit of buyers
title
ANTIQUE CASED FOUR PART SILVER PLATED EAR TRUMPET
#
56
date
Jan 2015
Ebay no
3***3
price
226
seller
m***0
location
Worthing, Sussex
description
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE CASED FOUR PART SILVER PLATED EAR TRUMPET, THE CASE MEASURES 9CM X 8CM AND IS 6.5CM HIGH
comment
Nope - it is an Auriscope
Asked the seller to list my remark about mis-identity but they failed to do so
title
ANTIQUE EAR HEARING TRUMPET AMPLICORN DEPOSE FRENCH BRASS MEDICAL
#
55
date
Jan 2015
Ebay no
3***4
price
31
seller
t***0
location
skelmersdale, Lancashire,
description
Antique Brass Ear Hearing Trumpet French Depose . It is marked Amplicorn Depose as shown in the large pictures and measures 26.5 cm long and 9 cm diameter at widest point .
comment
Seems unlikely to be a hearing trumpet since it is straight and has a mouthpiece , not an earpiece
title
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY SILVER PLATE EAR TRUMPET
#
54
date
Dec 2014
Ebay no
2***5
price
47
seller
l***n
location
Frome
description
Is missing the ear piece at end. Should polish up nicely.
comment
This is a wine funnel I have asked the seller to revise the listing but it is clearly intended to deceive as they refuse
Note the filter in the third photo The last thing a trumpet needs is a baffle
Selling a plated funnel as an ear trumpet commands a higher value - caveat emptor !
title
EAR TRUMPET scientific instrument nineteenth sonotone medicine object
#
53
date
Sep 2014
Ebay no
2***2
price
51.82
seller
l***e
location
Pornic France
description
Rare Old CORNET ACOUSTIC scientific instrument nineteenth sonotone medicine object Brass is painted black. In good condition. Scientific object of a past time, became a curiosity The object measures 11.8 cm diameter and 16 cm maximum height
comment
Seller agrees by email that it is a kitchen funnel but refuses to post the change of description. Another collector has tried to get the description modified too.
note the less than ear-friendly spout
title
Bakelite Ear Trumpet Horn Aid
#
52
date
Jun 2014
Ebay no
2***2
price
6.99
seller
e***a
location
Boston Lincs UK
description
A Bakelite end section of a hearing trumpet. 2in long and 2in diameter.
comment
bears no relation to any catalogued ear trumpet
title
Nostalgia brass decoration stethoscope ear trumpet 16cm burnished
#
51
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
1***6
price
E29
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Funnel diameter 45mm. According to its original re-established. Antique-which means bumps, minor damage, sometimes patina, irregularities on the solder seams and traces are desired and to enhance the antique character. Although the ear trumpet amplifies noise, but is clearly offered only as a decoration suitable
comment
It is offered for decoration only but it is a bugle !
note the mouthpiece
title
An acoustic horn is a tubular device or funnel which collects sound waves and the conduits to the ear. The result is a strengthening of loudness to the eardrum and thus better hearing for people who have a hearing impairment.
#
50
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
4***6
price
16
seller
v***4
location
Lobbes, Belgium
description
An acoustic horn is a tubular device or funnel which collects sound waves and the conduits to the ear. The result is a strengthening of loudness to the eardrum and thus better hearing for people who have a hearing impairment.
comment
NOPE ! it is another example of a noise making horn with a reeded mouthpiece
title
Nostalgia brass decoration stethoscope ear trumpet Stethoscope 26cm Hearing Pipe
#
49
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
4***2
price
E24.99
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Funnel 4.5 cm x 6.5 cm. According to its original re-established. Antique-which means bumps, minor damage, sometimes patina, irregularities on the solder seams and traces are desired and to enhance the antique character. Although the ear trumpet amplifies noise, but is clearly offered only as a decoration suitable
comment
This is a well know German style of trumpet with a reeded mouthpiece, used to make a single note They say it is decorative, although they call it an ear trumpet - it ain't
title
1820/80 rare ear trumpet / hearing pipe, sheet copper, handmade!
#
48
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
3***5
price
E139
seller
r***a
location
Berlin, Germany
description
Rare ear trumpet made ​​of sheet copper. Made by hand. At the edge are smaller dents - see photo, otherwise a functional piece collection in altersentsprechendem, good condition. H: ca.16, 3cm, diameter / Funnel: about 7, 5cm
comment
Amongst collectors it is accepted that ear trumpets are almost exclusively not straight. If this is was made as a trumpet then it is fairly unusual. Maybe it is home made and the source couldn't find a way to bend it.
title
Nostalgia brass decoration stethoscope ear trumpet 16cm
#
47
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
4***8
price
E29
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Nostalgia polished decorative brass ear trumpet. 16cm long. Funnel diameter 45mm. According to its original re-established. Antique-which means bumps, minor damage, sometimes patina, irregularities on the solder seams and traces are desired and to enhance the antique character. Although the stethoscope amplifies noise, but is clearly offered only as a decoration suitable
comment
It is only offered as decorative but it is a horn to blow !
check the mouthpiece
title
Nostalgia brass decoration stethoscope ear trumpet 35cm
#
46
date
Feb 2014
Ebay no
1***6
price
E21.50
seller
d***e
location
Zwickau, Germany
description
Funnel diameter 70mm. According to its original re-established. Antique-the mean bumps, minor damage, sometimes patina, irregularities on the solder seams and races are desired and to enhance the antique character. Although the stethoscope amplifies noise, but is clearly offered only as a decoration suitable
comment
The description is ear trumpet but it is for decoration only ! and there are more than 10 available If you handle one it has a reed in the 'earpiece' when you blow it makes a sound!
title
Old/Vintage Hearing Aid Ear Horn Trumpet ???
#
45
date
Jan 2014
Ebay no
1***5
price
$15.99
seller
a***7
location
West Bloomfield, Michigan
description
I don't know what it is, but it looks like an old ear horn piece?? I don't see any markings except the number 3 stamped into the metal...if you zoom over the 1st pic you can see it. It measures almost 6§ long, the largest opening is approx. 1 3/4§ in diameter or across. I don't know the metal type, it actually looks like sterling silver, but I've no idea
comment
Another straight item - at least seller admits that it is unidentified
title
Antique medical hearing aid brass good condion captain fishing boat
#
44
date
Jan 2014
Ebay no
1***6
price
$65
seller
c***t
location
Delft, Netherlands
description
Nice antique. . ..cm long. It was a homemade hearing aid for someone who worked at a haering fishingboat as a captain. The ear was made at this horn to keep firm grip
comment
Much more likely to be used to put oil in the engine
title
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE MEDICAL TIN HEARING AID TUBE AURICULAR EAR DEVICE
#
43
date
Jan 2014
Ebay no
2***8
price
152
seller
s***z
location
Sofia, Bulgaria
description
Antique medical hearing aid tube - ear device, made of tin. Condition: used with traces from the age of time. Tall is 14,7cm (5 6/8'').
comment
this straight item is not an ear trumpet
title
Vintage Hearing Aid Horn ,hearing trumpet,hearing aid
#
42
date
Dec 2013
Ebay no
2***1
price
$72
seller
h***n
location
Ma USA
description
vintage air horn I pick up old trumpets in flea market for around 50.00 I make hearing horns from them. I add belt loop and make ear piece on my lathe and solder it all togehjer great for senion citizens to hear tv
comment
THIS IS NOT A FAKE Seller describes home made decorative and useful item - an honest seller
title
EAR TRUMPET QUACK MEDICAL EAR HORN QUACK MEDICINE
#
41
date
Nov 2013
Ebay no
2***7
price
$25
seller
m***s
location
New Jersey, USA
description
NICE
comment
Probably made yesterday !
title
Hearing Horn-Ear Trumpet
#
40
date
Nov 2013
Ebay no
1***8
price
$101.05
seller
c***1
location
Florida USA
description
This fully functional hearing horn is crafted from genuine cow horn and brass. Item stands appx. 8in tall and the bell end measures appx.3in. Item is in good condition
comment
It was made in 2013. It has no remblance to a traditional ear trumpet. The earpieces is too big to use !
title
EAR TRUMPET RESONATOR
#
39
date
Oct 2013
Ebay no
2***0
price
$75
seller
m***s
location
Glen Rock, New Jersey
description
HEAVY WALL ALUMINUM CLOSE END BOTTLE WITH EARPIECE OPENING. DO NOT USE IN STRONG WINDS OPERATES LIKE RESONATOR OR REVERB
comment
speechless
title
EAR TRUMPET EAR HORN QUACK MEDICINE QUACK MEDICAL
#
38
date
Oct 2013
Ebay no
2***3
price
$33.59
seller
m***s
location
Glen Rock, New Jersey
description
STURDY
comment
Clearly home made from the same horn item as the next one
title
EAR TRUMPET EAR HORN SMALL
#
37
date
Sep 2013
Ebay no
2***6
price
$95
seller
m***s
location
Glen Rock, New Jersey
description
POCKET SIZE
comment
This has been mis-described as an ear trumpet The seller probably does not realise that it just doesn't work at all
blurred images disguise the crude earpiece bolted to the small parabolic horn it is just 2" long
title
VINTAGE ZOBO BRASS HORN INSTRUMENT KAZOO LIKE EAR TRUMPET
#
36
date
Sep 2013
Ebay no
3***4
price
$25
seller
g***0
location
Aurora, Ohio
description
MARKED ZOBO BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS, HAS A PRE 1900 PATENT DATE. MEASURES 14 INCHES TALL, I DID NOT TRY TO CLEAN, IT IS TARNISHED AND HAS SOME SCRATCHES. I GUESS IT IS LIKE A KAZOO LIKE BRASS INSTRUMENT, ALSO SOME USED IT AS inEAR TRUMPETin FOR THE HARD OF HEARING
comment
No ! It is straight and has a mouthpiece not an earpiece
title
Antique Ear Trumpet, Le Blanc & Co, Paris Hearing Horn Brass Ear Trumpet
#
35
date
May 2013
Ebay no
2***0
price
$69.99
seller
b***s
location
Spring Lake, New Jersey, U S A
description
Antique Ear Trumpet, Le Blanc & Co, Paris Hearing Horn Brass Ear Trumpet This lovely old brass Ear Trumpet is in VG condition (some dents- see pics) It looks to be a modified Le Blanc & Co Brass horn. It is @12in Long and the bell is 4 5/8in Diam. It has a thin brass finger loop soldered to the throat.
comment
THIS IS NOT A FAKE I emailed the seller and they agreed it was not an ear trumpet and immediately closed the auction.
It is probably a Stroh violin trumpet
The smaller end would never go in a person?s ear!
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn
#
34
date
April 2013
Ebay no
1***9
price
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, Florida
description
This truly 'one of a kind' hearing horn is crafted from an early Edison Grammaphone and vintage/old Brass
comment
It is admitting that the object has been cobbled out of old irrelevant bits
Picture shows re-painted phonograph horn with modern brass tube attached
title
antique MYSTERY ITEM HEARING AID DEVICE rare EAR TRUMPET??
#
33
date
Feb 2013
Ebay no
3***0
price
$85
seller
l***6
location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
description
rare antique mystery item, probably hearing aid device or oil filter for car Neither of these ! It is straight and has no earpiece Looks as though it is a steam sounder or similar - but has age
comment
title
Click to view larger image and other views Sell one like this Banjo style ear trumpet (military)
#
32
date
Feb 2013
Ebay no
2***7
price
25
seller
l***e
location
Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
description
A banjo style ear trumpet made of metal and showing signs of wear as you would expect from an item dating from early 1900's. Closed it measures about 19 cms open it is about 28 cms. The ear piece is black plastic, probably bakelite. It is stamped RJ.DOWLING LONDON 3 52 OL330 with a broad military arrow between the 3 & 52 indicating military issue
comment
NOPE ! THIS IS NOT A FAKE just a poorly declared date it is a Medresco OL330 from 1952 !
title
VINTAGE EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID COPPER & ANIMAL HORN ANTIQUE MEDICAL DEVICE
#
31
date
Feb 2013
Ebay no
1***6
price
130
seller
h***1
location
McMinnville, Tennessee, United States
description
Antique Ear Trumpet Hearing Aid From The 1800s. It measures approx. 8 in long, with a 3 in diameter opening rim to rim on the large copper flange. It is in good vintage condition with no broken areas in the horn or copper flange. The metal components show signs of age and wear with some minor dents and dings, as well as natural patina. The large flange appears to be held onto the horn with tiny nails. There is some wiggle or movement in the large flange, but it is still intact on the horn. The carry string is broken, but still attached to the horn. This string is VERY old, but whether or not it is the original string is unknown.
comment
BUT the second image shows itis SOILD ! it is a 'decorative' piece
title
2 VINTAGE ANTIQUE EAR TRUMPET HORNS
#
30
date
Feb2013
Ebay no
3***5
price
$85
seller
g***8
location
Skowhegan, Maine, United States
description
2 gutta percha vintage ear trumpets. Small trumpet has a horn measurement of 1 3/4in and is about 6in long. Large trumpet has a horn opening about 2 1/4in and is about 5 3/4in long. No cracks or breaks. Both are missing the tubes for the ear.
comment
They are telephonist microphone mouthpieces
title
Antique Silver Plate Ear Trumpet Hearing Aid / Late 19th Early 20th Century
#
29
date
Jan 2012
Ebay no
1***1
price
329
seller
p***d
location
Shanklin, United Kingdom
description
Here up for auction i have a antique ear trumpet/hearing aid Its made from silver plate and has a copper end really a lovely shape The inscription reads ... Presented to the Grand Master Bro Rev.F.C.Davies by the Middlesbrough District 1.0.0.F M.U on the Occasion of his Visit April 17th 1915 So it was obviously made in the late 19th / early 20th century Measures .. 215mm long
comment
Nope it is a phonograph horn
title
EARLY 19th century tinware ear trumpet RARE FORM 5 INCHES LENGHT 1830-1860
#
28
date
Jan 2012
Ebay no
3***9
price
$26
seller
r***r
location
Deansboro, New York, USA
description
A 5 INCH LENGHT HEARING AID 19TH CENTURY. WONDERFUL COLOR PATINA AND WORKS WELL. REALLY PICKS UP THE SOUND ON THIS EAR TRUMPET. GREAT FOR THE MEDICAL COLLECTOS AND EARLY UNUSAL PRIMITIVES.
comment
I bought one just like this from another faker it is the wrong shape and has no ear piece
reserve not met !!!
title
Ear Trumpet - Hearing Horn - FAUX photograph
#
27
date
Jan 2013
Ebay no
1***8
price
15
seller
a***9
location
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
description
This is a picture of a fake ear trumpet CONSTRUCTED FROM A vintage Brass Car Horn that I recently purchased on Ebay for less than $20.00. You can purchase from Ebay a Vintage Brass or NICKEL Car Horn and make your own Faux ear trumpets. This FAKE ear trumpet is not an example of any type of early hearing aid historical development or so-called TECHNOLOGY but is an excellent example of a modified VINTAGE BRASS or NICKEL CAR HORN. If you are looking to purchase an original historical ear trumpet you should never consider purchasing anything that looks like the FAKE EAR TRUMPET you see pictured.
comment
This is a PHOTO, not an earrumpet for sale The seller is campaigning to stop the continuous stream of fake ear trumpets being sold on Ebay
Looks quite like the offer below !
title
Nickel Plated Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn
#
26
date
Jan 2013
Ebay no
1***4
price
$60
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, Florida, United States
description
Item offered for auction is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass and is Nickel Plated. Item stands appx. 8in tall and the decorative bell end measures appx. 3 in. Item is in very good condition, with minor blemishes and dings as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). Please view pics to determine your own idea of condition. All solder joints intact and solid. The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine.
comment
Yet another cobbled item from various unrelated parts This offer is a continuance of the seller misrepresenting items to Ebay customers
This is a marriage made from a car horn and a bit of tube
title
Ear trumpet
#
25
date
Dec 2012
Ebay no
2***2
price
326
seller
k***p
location
Netherlands
description
No further words shown
comment
THIS TRUMPET IS NOT A FAKE PER SE I bought it (Ebay Buy Now) on my mobile phone and when I got home realised it had a mouthpiece rather than an earpiece - it is also straight I appled to the seller for a cancellation of the deal and he kindly refunded my money All credit to a lovely dealer in Holland - there is no feedback option on Ebay for refunds A nice piece when he re-lists it
note mouthpiece and in-line shape
title
Vintage Reproduction of Horn Ear Trumpet w. Leather Protective Band-Non-Working
#
24
date
Nov 2012
Ebay no
2***8
price
$41
seller
t***a
location
Lewes, Delaware, USA
description
This is a non-working reproduction that gives you the look of the real thing at a fraction of the cost. This was likely made around the turn of the century based on the round wire (non-galvinized) nails used to secure the leather strap at the opening. Please realize that although this is probably 100 years old, this is NOT a true antique ear horn/ear trumpet, but a vintage reproduction. This DOES NOT work and is for decorative purposes only.
comment
It is NEVER an ear trumpet copy - either a powder horn or just a decoration
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn
#
23
date
Nov 2012
Ebay no
1***1
price
$157.50
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass. Item stands appx. 12 1/2in tall and the bell end measures appx. 3 1/4in. Item is in good condition, with minor blemishes and dings as one would expect from Vintage/Old Brass-(please see pics). Please view pics to determine your own idea of condition. All solder joints intact and solid. The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine.
comment
I requested a photo of the earpiece (which it doesn't have !!!) RESPONSE Pic #3 shows the ear piece pretty well. My camera doesn't seem to work that well at very close up setting, I will try to get some better close ups and post
old car horn for $20 soldered to a piece of brass tube for a nickel makes over $150 to some poor sucker
Of course modern small cameras are ideal for close ups, but the crook thinks that I don?t know that. And no earpiece picture was added This one vendor has sold over $4000 of these items
title
Antique Etched Silver? Ear Trumpet Large Horn
#
22
date
Sep 2012
Ebay no
1***4
price
$269.99
seller
G***s
location
Santa Rosa, CA
description
This piece comes as shown, measuring about 15” inches length, no noticeable maker marks. Appears to be Silver, or silver plated, not tested, though clearly hand etched in antiquity. Amazing Piece!
comment
Another horn to BLOW !
title
A brass ear trumpet with flared lip, 62cm long
#
21
date
Sep 2012
Ebay no
L***3
price
R1500
seller
S***o
location
Franschhoek, S Africa
description
A brass ear trumpet with flared lip, 62cm long
comment
This is a STRAIGHT horn with a cylindrical small end Almost certainly a phonograph horn - even down to the hanging chain And this is an Auction House listing !
Typical phonograph
title
vintage hearing aid made of horn 18
#
20
date
Sep 2012
Ebay no
2***4
price
$83
seller
f***6
location
Acra, NY, United States
description
vintage hearing aid made of horn 18 in long
comment
It is clearly a horn to blow from the detailed mouthpiece picture
After complaining to the seller they posted ?This item could be a horn??
title
VINTAGE BAKELITE PHENOLIC ? EAR TRUMPET Marked No 6
#
19
date
Aug 2012
Ebay no
1***0
price
36
seller
s***6
location
Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
description
VINTAGE BAKELITE PHENOLIC ? EAR TRUMPET Marked No 6. Found in a draw and I sadly no nothing about the item.
comment
It is a mouthpiece
POSTER added this note after someone let them know Q: Hi, Your ear trumpet is, in fact, the Bakelite mouthpiece from a GPO telephone operator?s head and breast set of the 1930s. Regards, A: I will post this with the listing. Alan THIS POST WAS THEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH THERE IS NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM. YOU ARE BUYING IT AS AN ITEM. PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN MIND UP TO WHAT IT IS
title
rare antique georgian hand blown glass hearing aid ear trumpet deaf aid c1800
#
18
date
Jul 2012
Ebay no
1***0
price
202
seller
m***s
location
United Kingdom
description
rare antique georgian hand blown glass hearing aid ear trumpet deaf aid c1800 in date measures 11in tall and the end is 3 1/4in diamater has no damage or repairs or restoration
comment
Another glass bugle
title
PRIMITIVE MEDICAL,ANTIQUE MEDICAL,ANTIQUE TIN EAR TRUMPET,CIVIL WAR ERA EAR HORN
#
17
date
Jul 2012
Ebay no
2***8
price
$85
seller
b***0
location
South Lyon, MI, USA
description
OFFERING A RARE CIVIL WAR ERA EAR HORN TRUMPET TO AID THE HEARING IMPAIRED. I LET MY WIFE YAK... YAK... YAK... AT ME WITH THIS IN MY EAR AND IT DOES REALLY WORK. HOWEVER I CAN EASILY HEAR HER WITHOUT IT AS WELL!!!!! THIS WAS MOST LIKELY FASHIONED RIGHT ON THE FARM OR HOMESTEAD AND HAS NO MARKINGS OR DATES. THIS INTERESTIN OLD MEDICAL PIECE MEASURES 16 1/4in LONG AND 4in AT THE WIDE MOUTH. IT IS IN MINT CONDITION!!!! NICE TO HAVE ONE AROUND DURING THE 4TH OF JULY WHEN YOU BLOW OUT YOUR HEARING
comment
This clearly something to BLOW ! we are even given details of the mouthpiece
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn-Vintage- Nickel Plated Brass!!
#
16
date
Jun 2012
Ebay no
1***1
price
$269
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is an Ear Trumpet. It is crafted from beautiful Nickel Plated Brass! Item stands appx. 7in tall and the bell end measures appx. 2 3/8in. Item is in very good condition, with some dings and blemishes as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). This petite design enabled the user to be discreet. The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine. Nickel plated ear trumpets are increasingly harder to find!!. This item is a wonderful example of 19th century technology!!!! Do not miss out on this fully functional, Unique, piece of art!! This Ear Trumpet will surely make a great addition to anyone's collection or a great 'conversation piece'.
comment
It is another home made piece
This is a plated version of his copper and brass model
title
RARE Early ANTOINE COURTOIS Paris Medical, Brass EAR TRUMPET Hearing Device NR!!
#
15
date
Jun 2012
Ebay no
2***6
price
$98
seller
a***s
location
Historic Southern New Jersey, United States
description
Now offered and estate fresh....is a very rare brass 19th Century EAR TRUMPET....it is stamped Antoine Courtois, brevete, Fracteur Du Conservatoire, Rue du Caire 21, PARIS also stamped is the name GUSTAVE 3..considered a medical device of the time and made by a formost brass musical instrument maker......this instrument measures appx 13 1/2 inch length.....wonderful original patina only achieved from age and use....has some dings and pings expected and some bend on the rim of the bell ( see pics )...exact age is unknown to us but we suspect it's fairly early because of what it is....please view all the photos as they serve as description also....ask all questions before bidding....NO RESERVE!
comment
Another STRAIGHT one - ear trumpets always go around corners, unless home made
note the rounded end with integral reed for making a noise
Q&A with the seller Q: This is VERY exciting, I collect ear trumpets and have never been able to get one of these. Please can you confirm that the earpiece has the patented small vibrating amplifier reed, and if possible may we see a picture with the ear piece removed of both the inside end of the earpiece and looking into the trumpet many thanks 04-Jun-12 A: Thanks for the interest and inquiry,,,this is a very rare item from this French maker of valve trumpets....I could not get a proper picture of the inside but it does have a vibrating reed which amplifies the sound that you can see when you look down into the end that you place against your ear..this appears to never have been apart and I do not wnat to disturb it...this is an extremely rare ear trumpet generally....but a most important piece from this maker....good luck !
title
Hearing Aid / Ear Trumpet
#
14
date
May 2012
Ebay no
2***2
price
32.45
seller
p***r
location
Peak District, United Kingdom
description
Telescopic hearing aid by R.J.Dowling, London. The device is 12in long when collapsed, 17in long extended and is fashioned from copper with a gunmetal finish. The hearing aid is stamped with the makers name and also with a British War Department arrow so was probably military issue in WWI (or earlier?). Nice condition, the small dint in my last photo being the only significant blemish.
comment
This is not so much a fake as a misrepresentation of age These were supplied by the NHS from 1948 to 1976 - hardly WW1 or earlier
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn-Vintage- Brass!!
#
13
date
May 2012
Ebay no
1***6
price
$56.50
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is an Ear Trumpet. It is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass! Item stands appx. 8in tall and the bell end measures appx. 2 3/4in. Item is in generally good condition, with some dings and blemishes as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). This petite design enabled the user to be discreet. The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine. From the bell end to the brass earpiece, this item is a wonderful example of 19th century technology!!!! Do not miss this fully functional, Unique, piece of art!! This Ear Trumpet will surely make a great addition to anyone's collection or a great 'conversation piece'.
comment
Another offer based on new bits of cobbled brass
title
Antique Natural Horn/Antler Ear Horn or Ear Trumpet - Early Hearing Aid
#
12
date
May 2012
Ebay no
2***3
price
$610
seller
t***a
location
Lewes DE United States
description
You are bidding on one Pre-Owned Antique Ear Horn or Ear Trumpet Made from Antler or Horn Age is unknown, but estimated to be late 19th century based on information received from owner's family. This beautiful piece is a perfect example of man's ingenuity. Before today's hearing aids, people would do whatever they could to increase the volume of what was around them, and the ear horn also known as an ear trumpet was born.
comment
Seems far more likely to me that this is a trumpet horn for BLOWING !!
title
19TH C EAR TRUMPET TOLE BY WHITESMITH CRAFTSMAN CURIOUS GOOD SHAPE
#
11
date
Apr 2012
Ebay no
1***0
price
$152.50
seller
s***y
location
Brown Deer Wisconsin United States
description
An uncommon object, a small tin/tole nicely crafted ear trumpet. It measures about 7 1/4in from tip to tip and is in very good condition, no breaks or bends, the solder tightly intact, the surface having the patination of over a century. It was found in WI and is assumed to have been made in the US, likely a unique object.
comment
Seems far more likely to me that this is a home modified funnel for pouring gas into the side facing gas/petrol filler pipe !
But it may have been used as a trumpet so I bought it anyway
title
Vtg Antique Victorian Ear Trumpet Directional Hearing Aid
#
10
date
Apr 2012
Ebay no
2***4
price
$76
seller
s***6
location
Fulton, Missouri, United States
description
This is for an antique hearing trumpet. It is made of the black material that old phone receivers were made of. It measures about 5 inches long. There are two holes at the narrow end that I am assuming is for a place to attach a string or something else was attached.
comment
The seller kindly posted my criticism of the description
Oh no it isn?t ! It is a mouthpiece from a 1930?s telephone operators headset !
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn-Vintage Brass!!
#
9
date
Apr 2012
Ebay no
1***2
price
$103.50
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is an Ear Trumpet. It is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass! Item stands appx. 14in tall and the bell end measures appx. 6in. Item is in good condition, with a few blemishes and dings as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). It does a wonderful job of amplifying sound. The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine.
comment
This fake does not even have pictures of the same item - in one shot it has a mouthpiece in the others it has been removed !
title
exceptionally rare amethyst georgian glass ear trumpet c 1800
#
8
date
Apr 2012
Ebay no
1***6
price
£90
seller
m***s
location
Maldon Essex UK
description
This is an exceptional item - a georgian glass ear trumpet c 1800 in amethyst glass - the colour is amazing - perfect condition - the trumpet is unusually serrated but as made without flaw - I have never seen another example - sold without reserve
comment
Another glass decorative horn with a mouth piece, described as an ear trumpet to get more dollars.
title
Antique ear trumpet horn, not powder horn, large 1800's
#
7
date
Apr 2012
Ebay no
1***0
price
$189.50
seller
n***r
location
Luling, LA United States
description
Here's a very nice ear trumpet or blowing horn, but I believe it is an ear trumpet. A large one...15 inches in length. Bell has a crack and a piece missing but displays very well, and has great patina. Bell is 4 and 1/2 inches in diameter. An item that is seldom seen
comment
Another horn with a mouth piece, described as an ear trumpet to get more dollars.
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn-Vintage Brass!!
#
6
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
1***3
price
$177.50
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is an Ear Trumpet. It is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass! Item stands appx. 11 1/4in tall and the decorative bell end measures appx. 3 1/4in. Item is in'very good' condition for it's age, with a few blemishes and dings as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine This really a very cool piece!!! From the decorative bell end to the brass earpiece, this item is a wonderful example of 19th century technology!!!! Do not miss this fully functional, Unique, piece of art!! This Ear Trumpet will surely make a great addition to anyone's collection or a great 'conversation piece'.
comment
Well we are having some effect - this fake has been made with more of an ear friendly end to it, but no museum has any record of a modified bugle as a properly designed and manufactured parabolic ear trumpet - this is a marriage of 2+ pieces of brass cobbled to appeal to interior designers
title
ANTIQUE EAR TRUMPET HORN HEARING AID PRE-CIVIL WAR
#
5
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
2***0
price
$35
seller
m***n
location
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
description
It is about 10inL x 3.75in D at the mouth of the horn. It has a trumpet palyer in some sort of metal attatched to the side of it nicely. The metal pieces are on the ear piece and the bell of the horn are both dented and secured tightly with what looks to be aged bandage tape. Both metal pieces on top and bottom I think are tin, but I am unsure. It is not heavy.
comment
Message to seller: What makes you think that this is an ear trumpet rather than a horn for blowing like a hunting or warning horn ? The mouthpiece is clearly intended for blowing not the normal rounded end designed to go in the ear And, especially, the picture is of someone making a noise with the horn
Seller removed listing after my comment
This seller kindly responded to the criticsm of her description and CHANGED it for the better - there are some nice people !! This piece re-appeared on ebay and was described as an ear trumpet and 'being shown in the Bennion book' - what the description omitted was that theBennion book says it is a 'sounding horn' ie something that is blown. The Goldstein book shows natural horn ear trumpets with earpieces NOT mouthpieces
title
TELESCOPIC EAR TRUMPET ANTIQUE HEARING AID
#
4
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
1***6
price
£321
seller
r***y
location
Llandudno, Conwy, UK
description
TELESCOPIC EAR TRUMPET ANTIQUE HEARING AID MADE OF PEWTER ABOUT 12in LONG IN FAIR CONDITION FOR AGE.
comment
The item is NOT telescopic - it is in one piece
title
ANTIQUE METAL EAR TRUMPET HEARING AID
#
3
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
3***5
price
£102
seller
j***x
location
Barnet, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
description
A 6 INCH LONG ANTIQUE METAL TRUMPET HEARING AID GREAT CONDITION FOR AGE. I KNOW IT PREDATES THE 1910S AS IT BELONGED TO MY NANS GRANFATHER, IM NOT SURE WHAT METAL IT IS MADE OF COULD BE PEWTER OR BRASS AS IN SOME LIGHT IT LOOKS SILVER AND IN OTHERS A MORE BRASS COLOUR SORRY I CANT BE MORE DEFINATE BUT I WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY,THANKS FOR LOOKING
comment
It could have been used as an ear trumpet but it is a piece broken off a larger object
The seller has given me a FULL REFUND, I am impressed by Keith?s honesty and good will
title
GEORGIAN GLASS EAR TRUMPET ANTIQUE HEARING AID c 1800
#
2
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
2***3
price
£207
seller
1***s
location
United Kingdom
description
It is hand blown fluted/twisted glass curved into a trumpet. I believe it is a Georgian period ear trumpet (it does actually work). It stands 6in tall. Superb condition, no damage.
comment
It may appear to work but it is a decorative trumpet
title
Ear Trumpet-Hearing Horn-Vintage Brass!!
#
1
date
Feb 2012
Ebay no
1***7
price
$112.50
seller
c***1
location
Melbourne, FL, United States
description
Item offered for auction is an Ear Trumpet. It is crafted from beautiful Vintage Brass! Item stands appx. 12in tall and the bell end measures appx. 4 1/4in. Item is in good condition for its age, with a few blemishes and dings as one would expect from Vintage Brass-(please see pics). The item pictured is the item you will receive. This hearing horn has been cleaned/polished to help return it to it's bygone lustre and shine. From the large bell end to the brass earpiece, this item is a wonderful example of 19th century technology!!!! Do not miss this fully functional, Unique, piece of art!! This Ear Trumpet will surely make a great addition to anyone's collection or a great 'conversation piece'.
comment
NB notice that it is 'vintage brass' not an old item - probably made from parts and polished to hide the fact that there was no evidence of age I have noticed that this seller has offered more than one piece like this, more recently nickle plated version
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