This is a natural (valveless)
horn commonly called a Cor de Chasse or Hunting Horn. Horns of
this design have been used musically since the 17th century. The Cor de
Chasse produced about 12 tones of the natural harmonic series with the
most useful range for melodic writing in the upper harmonics (the
"clarino" range) where the natural harmonics are close together.
This horn was made by J. Milllliens, A.R. Crespin, Dugast. Paris.
and designed for modern use in
cor
de chasse ensembles. It is
pitched in Eb. Similar instruments were
involved in the Brandenburg
Concerto #1, and other repertoire for baroque
horn (pre-hand horn
technique). See bottom photo for a demo by collector
extraordinaire Dr Hank Merideth on proper technique for playing a Cor
De Chasse.