a pair of silver ear tubes, French, late 19th century, bodies of tubes moulded to the shape of the pinna, interiors in pink enamel, each with two hallmarks, in fitted silk lined case, case 8.5cm across; a pair of Rein auricles, English, c.1870, in copper gilt (exterior gilding worn), each engraved .F.C. Rein & Son Patentee Sole inventor and only maker 108 Strand London', each 7.5cm across; a miniature hand-held ear trumpet in vulcanite or Bakelite
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a pair of silver ear tubes, French, late 19th century, bodies of tubes moulded to the shape of the pinna, interiors in pink enamel, each with two hallmarks, in fitted silk lined case, case 8.5cm across; a pair of Rein auricles, English, c.1870, in copper gilt (exterior gilding worn), each engraved .F.C. Rein & Son Patentee Sole inventor and only maker 108 Strand London', each 7.5cm across; a miniature hand-held ear trumpet in vulcanite or Bakelite
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022