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The Ear Trumpet

Patented: History of Inventions

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What Is the History of the Ear Tromp?

In the seventeenth century, ear trumpets were used as a medical instrument. They weren't designed for people who were deaf but to bring sound closer. In an interview with David Walliams, Mr Walliams explains why we think of them in this way and what they mean.

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