Althorn. Nominal pitch: F.
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InstrumentAlthorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJoh. Michl & Sohn |
Date MadeCirca 1900 |
Description3 valves. Technical description: brass with silver trim; bell-forward wrap; fitting for music card holder; water-key on m.t.s. Valve type: 3 rotary valves, cork buffers on valve caps. Overall size: c 497; bell 190. Bore: v.t.s. (1,2,3) 11.4; m.t.s. 11.6. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.8 - 11.2. Inscribed on embossed silver shield shaped plaque on bell "Joh. Michl & Sohn / GRASLITZ / BÖHMEN", with trademark in centre comprising lyre and two trumpets surrounded by laurel wreath. Specific literature references: Vichy auction catalogue 10.6.06, lot 477. |
NotesR. Parks, 24.3.07. |
Measurementsc 497; bell 190. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number5707 |