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Horn

Brass: 3 Périnet valves: F crook only: a conversion of a natural horn into which a 3-valve unit has been inserted: the mouthpiece and superseded tubing absent. Tuning slides in mouth-pipe and valve loops. In shaped case.

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  • Inscriptions:On the bell: "ANTOINE COURTOIS / BREVETÉ / S.G.D.G. / FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE / RUE DU CAIRE 21, PARIS"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Longest dimension: 580mm (with F crook but without mouthpiece).