Vocal horn. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentBallad horn ; Ballad horn/Saxhorns/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHenry Keat |
Place MadeEngland ; London ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1856-1866 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; wired bell rim; with german silver or nickel-plated ferrules and stays. Bell-forward circular wrap. Narrow mouthpiece receiver, with two slim tuning-bits of different lengths. With fitting for music-card holder; no water-key. Valve type: 3 straight-through Périnet valves; bottom sprung, alignment by by taquet on piston engaging with channel in casing interior. |
NotesAM (description) 19.2.00, 16.12.21; (bore measurements) 22.8.15. |
Measurements; bell 160. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Frank Tomes. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6588 |