Boston Eb Alto Horn
This alto horn was made not long after the formation of
the Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory (see Boston
Bb 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 Boston
Bb 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.