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Cornet

Cornet of silver-plated brass, with 3 Shaw disc valves. In original box, wood lined with red textile, with Bb and A shanks, G and A crooks and mouthpiece.

  • Date:
    c.1850
  • Maker:
    John Kohler
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Brass;Silver
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  • Inscriptions:1076 BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTERS PATENT INVENTOR J. SHAW KOHLER SOLE MAKER 35 HENRIETTA STT COVENT GARDEN LONDON [royal arms]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 315 mm Max Diam [bell] = 120 mm