Hunting horn. Nominal pitch: 12-in C.
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InstrumentHunting horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJ. Köhler and Son |
Place MadeLondon ; United Kingdom ; England ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1885 |
DescriptionOverall size: Length 260; bell diameter 58 59. Technical description: Straight; copper with brass mounts. Long mouthpiece mount (more than one third of instrument). Integral mouthpiece of brass; external diameter 25.8; round rim contour; maximum bite curvature 2.5; cup diameter 16.3; conical cup shape with sharp-edged throat; cup depth 11; bore minimum diameter 4.5. Inscription: "1850 / 1862 / KOHLR & SON / MAKERS / 116 S. VICTORIA STREET / WESTMINSTER / (FROM COVENT GARDEN)". Usable pitch: Plays C5 10 cents above A₄ = 440 Hz. Specific literature references: G.S. (1968) No 389. Specific usage history: On display in Quakers Friars Museum of Music, Bristol, 1 Oct 1988 - 24 Apr 1992. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: On display in Quakers Friars Museum of Music, Bristol, 1 Oct 1988 - 24 Apr 1992. |
NotesArnold Myers; L.Haigh 1.10.85; R.Parks 02.12.95, 9.5.92. |
MeasurementsLength 260; bell diameter 58 - 59. |
Provenanceex- Langwill Collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1571 |