Cornett. Nominal pitch: 2¾-ft G.

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Instrument

Cornett

Instrument Family

Wind

Date Made

Probably 19th century

Description

Overall size: length 587 without mouthpiece. Bore: bell 23.7. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 8.3 at end. Technical description: Made from a single piece of wood; no covering. All playing holes have diameter 5mm. No inscriptions. Purchased by lender with mouthpiece (863). Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.124.

Notes

Arnold Myers 1990; R. Parks 27.4.91.

Measurements

length 587 without mouthpiece.

Provenance

Lent by Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries '42-68ax.

Collection

Glen Collection ; MIMEd

Accession Number

0862