Violin Horn
This unusual instrument is both a horn and a violin. The instrument is in the shape of a fully-functioning standard violin, while tubes of conical brass tubing are concealed inside. A mouthpiece receiver extends from the back of the scroll the rib below the tailpiece is open for the horn "bell." This instrument is a reproduction of an instrument housed in the Museum Carolino Augusteum, Salzburg.
Technical description: Unusual violin form fitted with soundpost and bar, but having many folds of slightly conical brass tubing concealed within the body. The upper end of the tube passes through the neck and issues at the back of the scroll, wgere a mouthpiece is inserted. The other end of the tube widens within the body into a flattened rectangular bell, which takes the place of the usual block at the bottom of the violin. Four pegs, tipped with ivory, and four strings which pass over the bridge and are attached.
Technical description: Unusual violin form fitted with soundpost and bar, but having many folds of slightly conical brass tubing concealed within the body. The upper end of the tube passes through the neck and issues at the back of the scroll, wgere a mouthpiece is inserted. The other end of the tube widens within the body into a flattened rectangular bell, which takes the place of the usual block at the bottom of the violin. Four pegs, tipped with ivory, and four strings which pass over the bridge and are attached.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violin Horn
- Date: ca. 1800–1899
- Geography: France
- Culture: French
- Medium: Wood, brass, various materials
- Dimensions: Overall: 21.6 x 60.3cm (8 1/2 x 23 3/4in.)
- Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
- Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
- Object Number: 89.4.2704
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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