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Cornet
John Augustus Köhler (English, 1805–1878)
about 1840
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Brass
Dimensions
Length 35.5 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.1986
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionSopranino in E-flat. Cylindro-conoidal bore. Three disc valves. Brass. The tube is made in seven separate parts, three ow which are located on the rotary discs of the valves. The shake-key has a double lever so that it can be operated either by the little finger or the thumb of the right hand. Card-holder for music soldered to the bell.
InscriptionsStamped on plate on bell: 189 / BY HER MAJESTY'S / ROYAL LETTERS PATENT / J. SHAW / INVENTOR / [seal of England] / KOHLER. SOLE MAKER / 35, HENRIETTA STt / COVENT GARDEN LONDON
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (1858-1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (1858-1922), Boston, Massachusetts; 1916, gift of William Lindsey, in memory of his daughter, Leslie Lindsey Mason, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)