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Trombone

Plated brass throughout with ornamental garnishes. Water key in slide bow. Formerly owned and played by Gustav Holst.

  • Date:
    late 19th to early 20th century
  • Maker:
    Hawkes & Son
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    London
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  • Inscriptions:Within an elaborate floral decoration: "EXCELSIOR / CLASS / HAWKES & SON / Denman Street / Piccadilly Circus / LONDON / 36379"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length (slide closed): 1190mm.