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Natural trumpet

Brass; bell has no garland; garnishes undecorated; ball decorated with concentric circles with further detail at centre and on sleeve ends. Has tuning slide with silver end and decoration; receiver has slit with screw to hold shank or mouthpiece in place; has one associated shank.

  • Date:
    1885
  • Maker:
    Mahillon, Charles-Borromée [Person]
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Brussels
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  • Inscriptions:On bell: "1 / C. MAHILLON / FOURNISSEUR BREVETE / DE L’ARMEE / ET DES / CONSERVATOIRES / BRUXELLES / [medallion with foliate border and central coat of arms, includes "MANUFACTURE GENERALE D’INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE"]"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 826mm (without tuning bit or shank).