Boston Eb Alto Horn
This alto horn was made not long after the formation of
the Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory (see
BostonBb Cornets) It was a continuation of the new
model introduced by E.G. Wright in about 1865. After
this date, most of the instruments with bell front or
upright utilize the side action lever as seen here. This
improvement brings the lever more comfortably under the
finger and reduces the arc that the fingertip must follow.
This instrument is made of German silver. It is 25 1/2"
tall with a bell rim diameter of 6 13/16" and bore
measuring .485".
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the Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory (see
BostonBb Cornets) It was a continuation of the new
model introduced by E.G. Wright in about 1865. After
this date, most of the instruments with bell front or
upright utilize the side action lever as seen here. This
improvement brings the lever more comfortably under the
finger and reduces the arc that the fingertip must follow.
This instrument is made of German silver. It is 25 1/2"
tall with a bell rim diameter of 6 13/16" and bore
measuring .485".
Click on images to view larger photograph.