Cornet. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentCornet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBesson & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; London ; England ; Europe |
Date Made1895 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. 3-valve `Victory' system: double with respect to 3rd valve; windway runs mouthpipe - m.t.s. - 3 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 3 - bell (3rd valve not operated), or mouthpipe - m.t.s. - 3 - 2 - 1 - v.t.s.- 3 - bell (3rd valve operated). With and removable fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: Périnet-type valves with very long pistons; bottom-sprung, alignment by tacquet on piston engaging with slot in casing interior. Repair History: Patch on 3rd valve casing. |
NotesArnold Myers 14.10.20. |
Provenanceex- John Hallam collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6504 |