423.121.22

Natural horn in E flat (at present standard), yellow brass. Helical, coiled twelve times. The bell is attached by a screw collar and detachable. Minor denting. Lacks mouthpiece. With leather covered hard case, shaped to accommodate the horn with its bell attached, probably original. Case is decorated with brass studs. The initials I.G. are spelled out on the bottom of the case in studs.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/254
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 275 mm x 247 mm; bell: 173 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
copper alloy; wood; leather; metal; paper; textile
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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