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Alto Sonorophone in E-flat

Attributed to Metzler & Co. British
ca. 1860
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alto Sonorophone in E-flat
  • Maker: Attributed to Metzler & Co. (British, London active 1833–after 1936)
  • Date: ca. 1860
  • Geography: United Kingdom
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 14 x 35.8cm (5 1/2 x 14 1/8in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.2416
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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