Objekt 29
'Halbmond' in d
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
F. W. Schmidt (dates unknown)
Konigsberg, 1st half of 19th c.
brass
L. 1068 mm (tube), L. 345 mm (chord); 0 179 mm (bell-rim)
Bequest Dr. h.c. Wilhelm Bernoulli-Preiswerk
lnv. 1980.2078.