423.121.11

Though made in the form of a straight trumpet, this is not a musical instruent, but a device for blowing out the flame under a spirit-kettle. The mouthpiece is simply the continuation of a mainly cylindrical tube and has no throat, cup or back-bore. The body is made up of a succession of tubes and sleeves, and the bell has a long flare, ending in a simple rim. The hall-mark is heavily rubbed.

Although made in the form of small signalling trumpets, these are in fact devices for blowing out the flame under a spirit kettle.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M15.10.48/204a
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 350 mm
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