Baritone Horn for Castletown Metropolitan Band
Date made: 1896
Description: This baritone horn is silver plated with three valves. It has a floral design engraved on the bell along with 'Patent Clear Bore contesting Model Class A, exhibition prize medals awarded to J. Higham Maker 213-15 Gt Jackson Street, Manchester 72962'. The plating is worn in places. It is marked on mouthpiece (which is not original to the instrument) 'Kosikup Regd 1 1/2' 'B & H 1041 Made in England' The instrument was used by the Castletown Metropolitan Band.
Measurements: overall: 62 x 38 x 26 cm
Materials: metal : silver plate
Object name: baritone horn
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1992-0210/1