An antique ear trumpet signed Pilling and made in Germany. The trumpet extends through three sections which slide over each other into fitted sleeves.

The outside of the trumpet has been cleaned to reveal a beautiful and blemish free finish but the inside remains untouched showing a patina which dates back to the turn of the century. The black earpiece is made from an early plastic and is fixed. Dimensions: Retracted 190 mm Extended 320 mm Diameter 70

• From the Phisick collection