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French Horn

French horn of brass, with three Périnet valves, socket for music holder on the tubing of the third valve. No mouthpiece.

  • Date:
    late 19th or early 20th century
  • Maker:
    Hawkes & Son
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Brass;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:EXCELSIOR SONOROUS CLASS HAWKES & SON LONDON 23843 [H in a ring]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 580 mm Max Diam = 350 mm Max Diam [bell] = 270 mm