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Trumpet

General duty natural trumpets used by the military are usually referred to as 'cavalry trumpets' and are traditionally pitched in E flat. This instrument was probably made by the firm of Henri and Alexandre Selmer, who used 'Lincoln' as one of their trade names.

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  • Inscriptions:On the bell: "Lincoln / [H]OHNER LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 388mm