Combined ear trumpet and walking stick, c. 1875-1885
Stock Number: 440116*a
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Circa
c. 1875-1885
Description
A hearing trumpet is incorporated at the handle of this wooden walking cane. This acts as an amplifier to direct the sound to the ear through a reversible earpiece worn in the ear. The blackened brass walking stick could be rested on the shoulder of the user with the earpiece positioned in the ear. The hearing trumpet is stamped P.T.G. Other hearing devices designed for concealment were found in umbrellas, fans, chairs, table pieces, wigs and beards.
Similar example can be found in the Wellcome collection (Object no. A31036)
Length: 97 cm.
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Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.
As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.
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