Basset Horn in F

Anton Fischer Hungarian
mid-19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Basset Horn in F
  • Maker: Anton Fischer (Hungarian, Eger flourished ca. 1885)
  • Date: mid-19th century
  • Geography: Eger, Bohemia (Hungary)
  • Culture: Czech Republic or Hungarian
  • Medium: Wood, horn, brass
  • Dimensions: L. 114.3 cm (45 in.); Bell Diam. 11cm (4 5/16 in.); mouthpiece 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.) barrel 6.7cm (2 5/8 in.); Upper body section 30.1cm (11 7/8in.); elbow, approx. 6.5cm (2 9/16in.); lower body section/kasten 34.7cm (13 11/16in.); bell 22cm (8 11/16in).
  • Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
  • Credit Line: Gift of The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.56.13
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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