Object Details
- Description
This saxhorn was made by J. Lathrop Allen in Boston, Massachusetts, around 1853-1856. It is an E-flat saxhorn made of German silver, with 4 Allen-type valves. Embossed on a metal shield:
MANUFACTURED BY
J. LATHROP ALLEN
No. 17
HARVARD PLACE
BOSTON- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Allen, J. Lathrop
- date made
- 1853-1856
- Physical Description
- German silver (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 1/2 in x 11 3/4 in x 13 7/8 in; 11.43 cm x 29.845 cm x 35.2425 cm
- Object Name
- saxhorn
