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Mouthpiece for soprano cornet.

Technical description: Brass; medium rim contour; maximum bite curvature 1.0; intermediate, almost conical, cup shape; maximum throat curvature c16.Cup volume 1240; shape quotient 1.109.

  • Date:
    Probably c1875
  • Maker:
    Possibly Boston Musical Instrument Manufy.
  • Collection:
    University of Edinburgh
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  • Place of production:
    Probably U.S.A., possibly Boston
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:length 62.4; external diameter 24.7.