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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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2OLIPHANT, or IVORY HUNTING HORN. Richly carved with representations of scenes in the chase, and the conversion of St. Hubert (after Dürer). Length (including mouthpiece) 3 feet 5 inches. It is in the key of F, giving in real sounds:—
4It is strengthened by a metal tube internally. German, 17th century.
5Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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8SILVERED HORN. This horn is somewhat like a modern hunting horn, but is ornamented with embossed designs, and is evidently of French manufacture. Probably about the middle of the 17th century. Length 1 foot 7 inches.
9Lent by G. Donaldson, Esq.
11290.
12TRUMPET, in e'b. Of brass, with figures of cherubim embossed upon the bell. The bosses, or ferrules, on the instrument are beautifully worked, and are good examples of the work of that day. This trumpet has evidently been carefully restored at some later date. Engraved "IOHANN. WILHELM. HAAS. IN NÜRNBERG." 17th century. Length 2 feet 2 inches. Plate X., fig. D.
13Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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16TRUMPET. With gilt mounts and boss, set with crystals. The bell is ornamented with figures of cherubim, and is engraved "MACHT. IOHANN. WILHELM HAAS IN NÜRNBERG. 1694."
17This instrument is bent in places so as to shorten the length. There are several ornamental turns disposed at regular intervals, and carefully planned for outward appearance. Length 20 inches. Plate X., fig. A.
18Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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