423.232.12

Koenighorn in F, silver plated brass throughout. Three Périnet valves. Tuning slides in valve loops and in lower part of main tubing. A length of dummy tubing for symmetrical appearance. Mouthpiece original, fitting into circular crook. Inscription reads: Henry Distin/Maker/9 Grt Newport Street/London/CLs1. The Distin trademark appears above the inscription.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/161
Date
1857 - 1868
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 410 mm x 535 mm; bell: 203 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
silver; cork; metal; brass
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side D - Listening to Order > Case D1 - The Carse Collection
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