Vintage "the EAR" Aluminum Sculpture / Catchall, Circa 1960s-70s. This surrealist form harkens back to works by Salvador Dalí and Schiaparelli. The sculptural dish was created with an accompanying trifold booklet and chocolate velvet dust bag. Titled, “The EAR,” and produced by K-W Mfg., Inc. of Austin, Texas. Retains original “Hecho en Mexico” foil label on underside. Perfect for small storage and jewelry.

The booklet reads:

“Extensive technological development has finally hit upon a device that no man can challenge.

THE EAR

This understanding orifice is always there when you have something to get off your chest.

THE EAR loves to hear all your wildest fantasies, intimate secrets, major gripes, dumb jokes and future plans.

Being factory-trained, THE EAR listens attentively to: politicians, mothers-in-law, salesmen, ex-wives, gossips, big shots, etc. . ..

Uses For Your EAR

Bartenders can lend an EAR without having their own bent.

Businessmen can voice opinions without losing accounts.

Psychiatrists can play golf while THE EAR does the work.

THE EAR has been trained mainly for listening quietly to gripes, hopes and problems but it is also perfectly happy to serve as a paperweight or ashtray at the same time.

It will even act as a candle holder. (But be sure to clean the wax out before speaking to it again)

THE EAR As An Award ...

to that special person who has listened patiently to troubles, bad poetry, corny jokes, etc. to that not-so-special person who talks constantly about his troubles, bad poetry, corny jokes, etc.

EAR Instructions

THE EAR comes to you in its own Ear Muff. After removing THE EAR, this Muff can also be used to store your false teeth, as a cat suitcase, or to store Uncle Harry's marbles.

Take THE EAR in your warm palm and introduce yourself. This will tune THE EAR in to your voice.

Soon it will be able to pick your voice out at even the most noisy party.

Besides being a valuable appliance, THE EAR can become your best friend.

NOW EAR THIS!

IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH OUR PRODUCT TELL IT TO THE EAR!”

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Natural surface patina and light finish variation throughout.

Specs: 3 3/4” L | 2 1/2” W | 1 1/8” H