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Cornet
Single-coiled, German-style cornet made of brass with nickel silver trimmings. Four side-action, string-operated rotary valves. Fourth valve for pitch alteration. Additional tuning shank. Silver-plated brass mouthpiece. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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19th century - Maker:
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Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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Germany or Austria - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
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- Decorative elements:Flowered wreath on bell. Decorative braces.
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Length: 425mm; Bell diameter: 220mm; Height: 185mm