Soprano cornet. Nominal pitch: 3-ft F.
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InstrumentCornet/Cornets/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Cornet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerAntoine Courtois |
Place MadeParis ; Europe ; France ; Western Europe |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, wired bell rim. The tuning-shank and intermediate piece are each restrained by ligature screws.With water-keys on mouthpipe and main tubing after the valves. With fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung; alignment by screw through side of casing engaging with a channel in the side of the piston. |
NotesA. Myers (measurements) 24.1.22; (description) 18.5.23. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to tuning shank proximal 308; bell 102. |
Provenanceex- Jean-François Madeuf; ex- Jean-Daniel Souchon; ex- Chris Belluscio; ex- Fred Starr collections. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6658 |