Cornet. Nominal pitch: B♭ etc.
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Alternative TitleCornet. |
InstrumentCornet ; Cornet/Cornets/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerKöhler |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: brass; circumferential tabbed seam on bell 45mm from end; no garland; no fitting for music card holder; german silver touchpieces, push-rods and push-rod guides. Valve type: 3 Shaw disk valves, springs external to push-rods below touchpieces; push-rods of adjustable length with spring grips to pins on rotors. Maker: Possibly Kohler. Probably London. Mid 19th century. Overall size: 345; bell 111. No inscriptions. Decorative features: knurled decoration on touchpieces and push rod guides. With original mahogany fitted wooden case, lined with red baize. Purchased with, probably formerly used with, and possibly supplied by maker with mouthpiece (5963) purchased with, and probably formerly used with mouthpieces (5964) and (5965). |
NotesA.Myers, 26.7.10. |
Measurements345; bell 111. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number5962 |