Basset Horn

G. Astor & Co.

1798–1826

Not on view

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Title: Basset Horn
Maker: G. Astor & Co. (ca. 1798–ca. 1807)
Date: 1798–1826
Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
Culture: British
Medium: Boxwood, ivory, brass
Dimensions: Length: 109.2 cm (43 in.); Diam of bell: 13.3 cm (5-1/4 in.); Mouthpiece: 8.5cm; upper body section 26.9cm; Elbow: 5cm; Lower body section; 22.7cm; Kasten14.8cm; Bell 22.3cm
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
Credit Line: Gift of Misses Blumenberg, 1917
Object Number: 17.53.2
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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