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Fürst-Pless horn
The Fürst-Pless Horn is an instrument that is mainly used in Jagdmusik (German harmonic hunting music), and was named after Hans Heinrich XI, Prince of Pless, from 1880 onwards. This particular example is a valved-type horn made of brass with nickel-silver trimmings. It has three rotary valves with clock spring mechanism and mechanical linkages, and cork bumpers. Nominal pitch: B-flat.
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first half of 20th century - Maker:
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Museum of Army Music - Inventory number:
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Germany (?) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
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- Inscriptions:Embossed in bell flare: Fürst Pless (inside oval cartouche)|Stamped on mechanisms: 9 (or) 6|Stamped on mouthpiece receiver ring plate: B
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.232.11 Valve horns with narrow bore, with short air column (less than 2 m)
- Repository:Museum of Army Music
- Measurements:Bell diameter: 129-133mm; Sounding length: 1325mm