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Post horn

Straight, two-piece post horn made of silver plated metal with integral silver-plated mouthpiece. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.

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  • Inscriptions:Engraved on the bell flare: ALBERTO DE TORRE HERMOSA / FROM / Arthur Courtenay / 1895
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.12 End-blown straight labrosones with mouthpiece
  • Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
  • Measurements:Height: 104mm; Bell diameter: 80mm