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Vocal horn in C and B flat

Silver-plated brass, 3 Périnet bottom-sprung valves, all with tuning slides. C crook with water key, B flat crook without water key. Decorative top and bottom valve caps. Water key on third valve tuning slide.

  • Date:
    c.1875
  • Maker:
    Rudall, Carte & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Embossed motif on bell: circle with “NE PLUS / ULTRA”|Stamped on bell: “Prize Medal / [motif: RC&Co] / RUDALL CARTE & Co. / 20 / CHARING CROSS / LONDON / No. 2036”
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:280mm, bell diameter: 58mm