Violin vibraphone

Name/Title

Violin vibraphone

Description

This rare instrument was used by physicians in the early twentieth century to cure deafness by stimulating "frozen" inner ear ossicles. The patient would put on the stethoscope and listen to various sound frequencies played through a battery powered violin.

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Width

12 in

Depth

9 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Aug 8, 2026

Create Date

August 8, 2026

Update Date

September 11, 2026