Objekt 30
'Halbmond' in c
Description
The "half moon", named after its external appearance, was originally used for hunting, see also the corresponding decorations on the instrument made in Dresden in 1750 (No. 27, 1980.2203.).
Only during or after the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) were these instruments used for military purposes.
Object description
Maker unknown
Germany, 1st half of 19th c.
L. 1090 mm (tube), 360 mm (chord); 0162 mm (bell-rim)
Bequest Dr. h.c. Wilhelm Bernoulli-Preiswerk
lnv. 1980.2302.