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Cor anglais

Angled body; maple; ivory mounts, knee, stepped bell rim and finger-hole bushing; twin holes for LIII only; 15 German silver keys; the half-hole plate and brille later additions; lowest note B natural (nominal).

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  • Inscriptions:On bell, left hand and right hand sections, imperfectly legible: "[Bohemian lion mark (?)] / W. HO[RAK] / II (?) / SO[HN] / PR[AG] / [star mark]"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: circa 840mm (with crook).