Fog horn.
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InstrumentReed horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeProbably mid 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass conical tube, with horn section of length 295mm,external diameter at proximal end of horn section 14mm, diameter at distal end 62mm. Reed housing of length 105mm of two conical sections joined at wide ends by screw-threaded ferrule. Rolled brass construction with soldered joints. Single brass beating reed. There is evidence of soldered connection to bulb or tubing. |
NotesC.J. Overton, 29.1.00. |
Measurements400 (in present state). |
CollectionReid Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0271 |