A pair of solid silver hearing aids, in their original case. They date to the early 20th century and have a rather nice art deco design.

The tubes fit into the ear canal, and the larger hollow sections sit in the the outer ear. Remarkably effective considering their size and the lack of electronics. Each is marked with the Weimer Co. insignia  as is the inner silk lining of the case.

• From the Phisick collection