15th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools incl. a large Collection of Radios

 
Lot 3022
 

3022

Cornopean By J Kohler with garland ring inscribed 'Manufactured By J. Kohler London 591...

Cornopean By J Kohler with garland ring inscribed 'Manufactured By J. Kohler London 591 MacFarlane's Improved Cornopean', has embossed garlandry as well as decorative engraving to valve casings and tapered shank, in original wooden carry box with four curved tuning shanks, seven straight shanks and mouthpiece, believed to be pre-1850

Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Requires restoration including repairs to bell flare and garland, lower part of bell bow has suffered some damage and is badly dented, first valve slide is missing

 


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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools incl. a large Collection of Radios, 15th May, 2019

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools incl. a large Collection of Radios

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