Tenor Cornetto in G

Unknown

17th century · Wood, leather · Musical Instruments

A small S-shape and wide-bored haute contre de cornet à bouquin, which features six finger holes and an open key. It is constructed of two carved-out halves of wood, which were glued together and wrapped with leather. The ivory ring and mouthpiece are not original.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Wood, leather

Culture

French

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889