423.121.22

Bugle in B flat, yellow brass, coloured enamel plaque on bell. Once coiled. Ferrule in middle of lower yard. Tuning slide with shank in mouthpipe. Mouthpiece probably original. Minor denting, bell rim bent. Stamped: C. Mahillon Brussels (Star mark). Inscription on bell and on enamel plaque, bearing two flags: Shanghai Mutlee Company Ltd., Republic of China (translated from Chinese).

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/93
Date
1850 - 1900
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 442 mm x 215 mm; bell: 157 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
enamelling; metal; paint; copper alloy; brass
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side D - Listening to Order > Case D1 - The Carse Collection
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