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Case for French Horn

Dateca. 1820s

Maker Courtois Frere

OriginEurope, France, Paris

MediumCase: Wood, iron, wool, textiles, flax stuffing

Dimensionsoverall width: 18 3/4"; overall height: 20"; overall depth: 12 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2007-1,B

DescriptionWooden case painted black with sheet iron hardware, including two thumb latches, hasps, a lock, and handles at top and on each side. Interior with green baize lining, separate compartments for horn and each crook, holes for mouthpiece shanks, and thumb-latched compartment for music. Music compartment lined with paper printed with stars and dots. Linen strap lid stay.
Markingsnone
ProvenanceCW purchased from Tony Bingham (dealer, of London) in 2007