Military cornet
Henry Potter
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1850
Materials
Brass
Measurements
330 mm (Length); 130 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Westminster
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1335403
Summary
Military cornet by Potter, London, c.1850. Marked 'Heny Potter. 2 Bridge Street, Westr. London' around the outer rim of the bell. Three Stölzel valves, one valve top missing. MacFarlane clapper key. With tuning crook and mouthpiece (probably original).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
Around rim of bell: Heny Potter. 2 Bridge Street, Westr. London
Makers and roles
Henry Potter