French Horn. Compensating double. Nominal pitch: F + B♭.
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InstrumentDouble horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerEduard Kruspe |
Place MadeEurope ; Germany ; Central Europe |
Date Made1906-1919 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Compensating double. Lacquered yellow brass, some nickel silver fixtures; four rotary valves; with water-key; seamed gusseted bell. |
Notescatalogue information ; basic IM information only |
MeasurementsUsable pitch: Plays at A*4 = 440 Hz with mouthpiece (6138), main tuning-slide pulled out c 15mm, "F" tuning-slide pulled out c 15mm. + |
Provenancegifted to the museum by Fiona M. Donaldson ; purchased by Fiona M. Donaldson ; possibly came from the music department at George Watson's College |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6137 |