ENT doctors are partial to ear trumpets, of which there are a wide variety made from early celluloid, brass, copper, silver, gold or even sea shell.
But trying to find one which has not had a hard life is difficult. Perhaps they are so frequently dented because their owners in frustration would throw them against the wall.
Shown above:
An example of an early 20th century silver plated ear trumpet by Hawksley. The trumpet comes in its original box with the postal address and owner legible.
Note: Check Phisick.com for numerous images and complete details of each medical instrument shown.
