Conceptually similarSPLDome ear trumpet, circa 1860SS2742246SV0922Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1870SS2742237SV0913Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpets, circa 1860SS2742228SV0904Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpets, circa 1860-1910SS2742240SV0916Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1890SS2742241SV0917Rights ManagedSPLFour domed ear trumpets, circa 1869-1900SS2742261SV0937Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1880SS2742244SV0920Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpet, circa 1812SS2742231SV0907Rights ManagedSPLEar trumpets, circa 1870SS2742234SV0910Rights ManagedView AllView more with similar tones London dome ear trumpet, circa 1860License type:Rights ManagedUnique identifier:SS2742233Legacy Identifier:SV0909Description:London dome ear trumpet by F. C. Rein. Ear trumpets were used to aid those with difficulties in hearing. Sound waves enter the wide 'sound collecting' dome and become amplified as they pass along the narrow tube and into the earpiece. The tip of the earpiece is placed in the ear canal of the user, amplification of the sound makes it easier to hear. This piece is complete with decorative grille and is made from engraved plated brass. It was made in England, around the year 1860. F. C. Rein and Son, founded in London in 1800, were a leading manufacturer of acoustic instruments for hearing up until the early twentieth century.Credit:SPL / Science SourceSize:5183px × 3371px (~49 MB)Restrictions:No Sale through SubagentsGet PricingHow Will The Visual Be Used?ShareKeywords:1860-1860s-19th century-acoustic-acoustics-aid-aids-amplification-amplifies-amplify-antique-antiques-audiology-auditory-brass-C019/8135-C0198135-deafness-decorative-device-devices-dome-ear-ear horn-ear horns-england-english-engraved-f c rein-hear-hearing-hearing aid-hearing aids-history-instrument-instruments-london-medical-medical instrument collection-medicine-metal-metallic-navy background-partial deafness-rein-sound-sound collector-sound collectorsModel release:N/AParent folder:SPL FTP 140328-29