Lot 145
A faux tortoiseshell ear-trumpetCirca 1920s, in the form of a euphonium or similar, 4", (10cm)...
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Lot 145
A faux tortoiseshell ear-trumpetCirca 1920s, in the form of a euphonium or similar, 4", (10cm)...
Lot 145
Lot Description
A faux tortoiseshell ear-trumpet
Circa 1920s, in the form of a euphonium or similar, 4", (10cm) high, together with a small tortoise etui or necessaire case
With sloping hinged cover and sides, perhaps converted from a thimble-case, now with ivory divisions to the paper-lined interior, 2", (5cm) high, (2)
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Ear-trumpet: good condition.
Etui: chip to one back corner of cover. Two chips to back edge of cover. The locating clip to the underside of the cover is missing. The cloth-lined underside is ragged. There are two divisions missing to the interior. Given the size and shape it may originally have been fitted and plush-lined for a thimble.
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