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Post horn
Straight post horn made of two-piece brass tube (2 sections with some repair ferrules) with flared bell and integral silver-plated brass mouthpiece. With original basket case. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1873–82 - Maker:
Boosey & Co [Corporation]Henry Distin & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.121.12 End-blown straight labrosones with mouthpiece
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: [trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating "TRADE MARK" and "DISTIN"] / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 26390
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.12 End-blown straight labrosones with mouthpiece
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Height: 1070mm; Bell diameter: 202.5mm