Alto cornophone. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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Alternative TitleCornophone alto. |
InstrumentCornophone ; Cornophone/Saxhorns/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerFontaine Besson |
Place MadeFrance ; Paris ; Europe ; Western Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1903 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Nickel-plated brass; French belll rim. In E-flat alto without tuning-slide extension; the bore profile differs from that of the F alto. With fitting for music-card holder; no water-key. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung with alignment by key on piston. |
NotesA. Myers, bore 14.12.13, description 15.2.14. |
Measurementsparallel to valves from level of highest point on bell to lowest point on bow, 400; bell 138. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6191 |