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French horn

French Horn; This valveless French horn was used by Kelvin in his class demonstrations of acoustics. He was a founder member of the Cambridge University Music Society and used a variety of instruments in acoustical and other demonstrations. The instrument is fitted with a 'G' extension.. There are four other extant extensions: ' F', 'Eb', 'C', and 'B'.

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    1800 - 1843
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    The Hunterian
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  • Materials:brass
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  • Inscriptions:Mark (REV): 184 (Kelvin bequest number in red varnish). KMI.8. (Green and Lloyd catalogue number in white paint).
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  • Repository:The Hunterian