Antique Besson Brass Baritone Horn

Object/Artifact

Railway Village Museum

Antique Besson brass baritone horn: 2023.1.245.

Name/Title

Antique Besson Brass Baritone Horn

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.245

Description

An antique brass baritone horn manufactured by Besson.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Besson

Time Period

Early 20th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Paris, France

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Near the top of the bell.

Transcription

26 MEDAILLES D'HONNEUR F. BESSON BREVETEE 92 RUE DA. GOULEME PARIS.

Language

French

Translation

26 MEDALS OF HONOR F. BESSON PATENTED 92 DA STREET. GOULEM PARIS.

Type

Inscription

Location

On the side of the second valve.

Transcription

3 2 1 F. BESSON BREVETEE 5208

Language

French

Translation

3 2 1 F. BESSON PATENTED 5208

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Brass

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Height, diameter of the bell, length, and weight of the baritone horn.

Height

9 in

Length

20-1/4 in

Diameter

7-1/16 in

Weight

48.6 oz

Material

Brass