Cornet. Nominal pitch: B♭ etc.
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InstrumentCornet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerGeorge Butler |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; England ; London ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1867 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass, wired bell rim; circular wrap, the upturned bell with axis at 45° to the lead-pipe and valve cluster. With shank for B♭ and crook for A♭. With ring for R4 and fitting for music-card holder; no water-key. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung, alignment by key on piston engaging with channel in casing interior. |
NotesArnold Myers (bore measurements, description) 19.1.21. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow proximal 205; bell 129. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Frank Tomes. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6582 |