Trompe à neuf tours. Nominal pitch: 14-ft D
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Alternative TitleTrompe à neuf tours. |
InstrumentHunting horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerVaseillière |
Place MadeBelgium ; Europe ; Central Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1860 ; Probably early 20th century |
DescriptionOverall size: 424; bell 219. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 7.6. Technical description: Brass. A full length (14 ft) trompe de chasse (hunting horn) wound compactly into nine coils. Inscribed on bell "VASSEILLIÈRE Fils / à Charleville / ARDENNES" Leaks slightly from centre of tube. Cleaned and mouthpipe sever repaired, dents ameliorated by S. Benzie 1998. Purchased with and possibly formerly used with mouthpiece (3835). |
NotesR. Parks, 5.6.99; A. Myers (bore) 8.3.00. |
Measurements424; bell 219. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3834 |