Bass Saxhorn or Euphonium in B-flat

Gautrot Brevete French

1845–84

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Title: Bass Saxhorn or Euphonium in B-flat
Maker: Gautrot Brevete
Date: 1845–84
Geography: Paris, France
Culture: French
Medium: brass
Dimensions: L. 605 mm.; Diam. of bell 230 mm.
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1092
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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