Cornet. Nominal pitch: C etc.

Halari

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Instrument

Cornet

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Halari

Place Made

Western Europe ; Paris ; Europe ; France

Date Made

1830-48, probably c 1845

Description

Brass. Shanks for B♭ and A, crooks (single-coil) for A♭ and G. Differences in workmanship would suggest that the two shanks were not made by the same person as the two crooks: for example both crooks have long uniform taper but the shank for A is barrel-shaped and the shank for B♭ is uneven. Valve type: 3 rotary valves with hinged top action touchpieces. Repair History: Several parts of the valve action are replacements by Phil Parker, 1981. The shanks and crooks are probably not original.

Other Information

Inscribed on bell near rim "HALARI FOURN.SEUR DU ROI BREVETE A PARIS"; monogram stamped on bell; inscribed on applied diamond shaped silver plaques on shanks "SI.B", "LA"; on crooks "LAB", "SOL". With unfitted case.

Notes

Arnold Myers; L. Haigh 29.9.85; R. Parks, 25.11.90, 5.6.93, 14,8,99; T.R. Hewat 4.4.94.

Measurements

321mm; bell 123mm.

Provenance

Formerly stock of Messrs J. and R. Glen. ; on loan to the Collection. ; Several parts of the valve action are replacements by Phil Parker, 1981. The shanks and crooks are probably not original.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

1589