Natural Trumpet

Anton Kerner

1765 · German silver · Musical Instruments

Silver, in places gold wash. It bears an oval plaque with the coat of arms of the Electors of Saxony. The trumpet follows the style of the Haas-trumpets, probably so as to match the other instruments of the original ensemble to which it belonged. Decorative details, however, show Viennese features: the Hapsburg double eagle, armor, weapons, banners, et cetera. The red-yellow cord and mouthpiece are not original.

Artist

Anton Kerner

Date

1765

Medium

German silver

Culture

Austrian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Funds from various donors, 1954