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Antique French Brass Hunting Horn, "Le Cor de Chasse", Early 1900s
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An ancestor of modern orchestral horns, this le cor de chasse, or hunting horn, would have been carried by a member of a fox or stag hunting party known as the huntsman. Unlike orchestral horns, this brass version is valveless, relying on the skill of the huntsman to manipulate pitch through delicate adjustments of the lips. By varying the frequency of notes, as well as the pitch and duration, the huntsman would produce different signals to alert members of the hunting party or to relay commands to the hounds. Horns such as these (cor à plusieurs tours) that feature distinctive tight coils and a soldered mouthpiece were designed to be played with one hand while on horseback. Our French brass hunting horn dates to the early 1900s. The horn can still be used functionally for avid hunters but will most likely be used as a hanging wall accessory for a game room, living room, or hallway.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.875 in (37.79 cm)Width: 10.375 in (26.36 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 1900s
- Condition:Repaired: Traces of welding restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with minor indentations. Light buildup. Traces of existing weld marks, possibly old restoration work.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 923-471stDibs: LU906338528512
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