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Helicon

, 1880

This instrument was a welcome addition to the Horniman Museum's important collection of wind instruments. A helicon is an early form of tuba, now rare and no longer in use.

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Title of artwork, date

Helicon, 1880

Date supported

1978

Medium and material

Brass

Grant

140

Total cost

280

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