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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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1345.
2Bass Horn, in C. This instrument is made of brass, and in shape resembles No. 343, but has a bell more nearly allied to that of an ordinary trumpet. There are six finger-holes, and four flat brass keys on saddles. The keys give B, F#, Eb, and C#. Stamped, "Made by Fredk. Pace, 15, King Street, Westminster, and sold by W. Howlett, Norwich." Early this century. Length 33½ inches.
4Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
6346.
7Bass Horn, in C. There are four flat brass keys to this specimen, giving the same intonations as described for No. 345. The instrument is made entirely of brass, and resembles in most respects that previously described. Length 30½ inches.
9Lent by Messrs. H. Potter and Co.
11347.
12Ophicleide, in C, or Perfected Bass Horn. This instrument is very beautifully made, and is of wood. It is exceedingly light to handle. The wood is covered with folds of canvas, and, over that, with leather. The bell is of copper. There are nine flat brass keys on pillars; the lowest key stands open. The crook and mouthpiece have unfortunately been lost. The total length of this instrument is 39½ inches. The compass is from
14About 1830.
16Lent by C. Brock, Esq.
18348.
19Ophicleide, in C. Of brass, with nine flat brass keys on pillars. The lowest key is open. Stamped "Labbaye, Breveté du roi, à Paris." Length 41½ inches.
21Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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