EAR PLUGS 1904

Pair of 1904 ear protectors invented by the great live bird shooter J.A.R Elliott.
Couple variations of the celluloid counter advertising...

Trap3

 

Pretty cool, especially with Pat. # 5

 

I think I bought one of those signs many years ago but haven't a clue where I put it.

Mr. Elliott was quite the inventor. Many people know about his hearing protectors.

1904


1912



However, he was granted several other patents.

J. A. R. Elliott Patents

506425 10 OCT 1893 Shot or Powder gauge shell holder

558051 14 APR 1896 Electric Trap Release

585263 29 JUN 1897 Live Bird Trap

642308 30 JAN 1900 Package Carrier

732531 30 JUN 1903 Single Trigger Firearm

750625 26 JAN 1904 Ear Drum Protector

1016877 06 FEB 1912 Ear Protector

J. A. R. Elliott Patents for Ear Protection

19038 Great Britain August 24, 1911

57692 Austria K. K. Patentamt August 28, 1911

433891 France Brevbete’ S. G. D. G. September 04, 1911

119935 Italy Brevete’ September 30, 1911

137306 Canadian Patent December 12, 1911


1016877 United States February 06, 1912

21905 Japan March 12, 1912

251598 Germany D. R. P. Pattentamt August 23, 1912


Russia



Jan. 20th 1913


Mr. J. A. R. Elliott:

My dear Sir:

I consider your invention to lessen the shock of loud noises

or overwhelming vibrations of sound a source of great comfort.

The Elliott perfect ear protector is a great success in affording

protection from concussion to a sensitive ear. As a shock absorber

it is invaluable.

Very Sincerely,

John Philip Sousa

[ THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY, page 117 ]

 

A couple more examples from the J A R Elliott display at the Trapshooting HOF...

Trap3

 

Thanks for the history lesson, really enjoy it.
Sgoose