Cornet. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentCornet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerKöhler & Son |
Place MadeEngland ; London ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1869 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass. The tubing between the shank/crook receiver and the valves is in a reverse 'S', the main tuning-slide in the second bow, drawing towards the player and auxiliary main tuning-slide in the third bow, drawing away from the player; expanding bore through both main tuning-slide bows. No water-key. With fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, top-sprung, alignment by key on piston., Repair History: The bell has been distorted and straightened, resulting in some effacement of the inscription. |
NotesA. Myers, 6.3.14; bore 7.6.14. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow proximal 318; bell 128. |
Provenanceex- Edward H. Tarr collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6171 |