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Horn

A natural horn of brass; the mouthpiece of plated brass; crooked internally in F and E flat: a military model: the mouthpiece authentic.

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  • Inscriptions:On an applied medallion of nickel silver: "STABILIMENTO MUSICALE C. ZINZI & C. ROMA" (circumferentially) and a crowned shield bearing "SPQR" surrounded by sprigs of bay leaves (centrally)
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: circa 685mm