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Cornet made entirely of brass. Three early model Stözel valves with horizontal screw, and nickel-silver buttons. Additional shanks at mouthpiece receiver, unmarked. Brass mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: B-flat. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1844–56 - Maker:
Courtois, Antoine [Person] - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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Paris (Timezone: Europe/Paris) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: ANTOINE COURTOIS / FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE / RUE DU CAIRE A PARIS|Stamped on silver plate: S. B.
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Length: 305mm; Bell diameter: 130mm; Height: 235mm