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Presentation bugle in B-flat
Double-coiled presentation bugle made entirely of sterling silver. Original silver mouthpiece with chain. Nominal pitch: 4-1/2-foot B-flat. This instrument was presented to Gen. Aylmer Hunter-Weston by the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
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1917 - Maker:
Boosey & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
National Army Museum - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
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- Decorative elements:Cord and tassels of red, yellow and blue colours.
- Inscriptions:Engraved on garland: BOOSEY & Co. MAKERS LONDON / 102783|Stamped on mouthpiece: BOOSEY & Co. / LONDON|Silver hallmarks throughout the instrument: - C.B (Charles Boyton?); - lion passant (sterling silver); - leopard's head (London); - gothic b (1917)" |Engraved bell with motto below a crown, the whole surmounting a scroll inscribed with the regimental name below which is further inscription.
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.22 End-blown labrosones with curved or folded tubes, with mouthpiece
- Repository:National Army Museum
- Measurements:Length: 280mm; Height: 180mm; Bell diameter: 104mm