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Bass trumpet

Bass trumpet in C. Brass. Four Périnet valves configured as a compensating system. Three water keys. Retains original silver plated mouthpiece stamped: C. MAHILLON. Detachable brass tuning shank. Stamped on bell: C. MAHILLON & CO./LONDON; six pointed star appears above and below inscription. The number 3409 is stamped on the second valve casing.

  • Date:
    circa 1889
  • Maker:
    Mahillon & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Horniman Museum and Gardens
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 510 x 155 x 118 mm