The bottom ear has been replaced in the past. The question is how is it connected to the inside portion of the head. Just glued or interlocked wood and glued? If the latter it will hold up a long time. If just glued, the picture shows oil soaked wood becoming evident. Oil and glue do not forever bond. Yes, I fix this kind of breakage.

Dennis Earl Smith
The Stock Doctor


Dennis Earl Smith/Benefactor Life NRA, ACGG Professional member