overall: 8 in x 17 1/4 in x 5 1/2 in; 20.32 cm x 43.815 cm x 13.97 cm
Object Name:
Bugle
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1832-1848
Description:
<p>This 7-keyed bugle was made by Firth, Pond & Hall in New York, around 1832 to 1848. It is a bugle in C, with a B-flat crook, made of copper with brass keys, bell garland, and lead pipe. The bell is inscribed:</p>
<p>Firth, Hall & Pond<br>New York</p>
<p>John Firth (1789-1864) began making musical instruments in New York in 1815. Five years later, William Hall (1796-1874) set up his musical instrument firm in New York. Around the same time in 1820, Firth and Hall formed a partnership. Sylvanus Billings Pond (1792-1871) subsequently joined the company in 1832. In addition to brasswind instruments, Firth, Pond & Hall made woodwind instruments, pianos, and guitars. The firm imported musical goods and became very prominent music publishers. By 1847, the firm was dissolved.</p>
