Mouthpiece for french horn.
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InstrumentMouthpiece/Mouthpieces/Mouthpieces/Musical Instrument ; Mouthpiece |
Instrument FamilyMouthpieces |
MakerJohn Grey |
Date MadeCirca 1950 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; semi-round rim contour; maximum bite curvature 0.75; deep conical, slightly intermediate, cup shape with smoothly blended throat. Cup volume 2917; shape quotient 1.097. Overall size: length 66.3; external diameter 25.4. Sounding length: cup depth c 30. Bore: cup diameter 16.3; minimum diameter 4.0. Depth of taper: shank depth c 34. Diameter of taper: maximum 8.5; minimum 7.5. No inscriptions. Given with french horn (3610) and mouthpieces (3612) and (3613); at least one of these formerly used with french horn (3610). Specific usage history: Purchased (probably new) and possibly used by Andrew Shivas. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Purchased (probably new) and possibly used by Andrew Shivas. |
NotesR. Parks, 2004, 7.9.96. |
Measurementslength 66.3; external diameter 25.4. |
Provenanceex- Andrew Shivas. ; Gift of Mrs Isabel Shivas. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3611 |