c. 1870s John Howard Foote Over-the-Shoulder Alto Horn GL-105_A8-05

Title: Over-the-Shoulder Alto Horn

Maker: John Howard Foote

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1870s

Geography: Distributed in New York, New York, and Chicago, Illinois, United States, but likely imported from Germany.

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-105_A8-05

Provenance: Unknown

Description

Key: E-flat, Alto

Pitch: High (likely)

Bell Orientation: Over-the-Shoulder (OTS)

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Oval medallion on bell stamped with “J. / H. [lyre] F. / NY&C”. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• Three top-action string-operated rotary valves, with replacement retaining screws.

• John Howard Foote (1833-1896) was a musical instrument dealer with shops in New York City and Chicago.

• This instrument has a wide bell and scholars might use the modern classification of “saxhorn”.

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