Vintage Brass French Hunting Horn

Classic vintage brass French hunting horn. Perfect for collectors or decor. The first metal horns date back to about 1600 B.C. After the horn had gained popularity as a hunting instrument and hunters had begun to play polyphonic phrases on several horns tuned to each other, the instrument caught the attention of composers during the late Baroque period. Around the mid 18th century, the circular horn with two and a half windings and an overall length of at least seven feet transitioned from a narrow bore to a conical shape with a wide bell, and the cupped mouthpiece evolved into a conical shape. This one is decorative and could use some care in polishing and repairing a flattened portion in the circular area. Priced accordingly despite its authenticity. Measures 14 inches.