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This is an alto Helicon in Eb
made by Jerome, Paris. Jerome apparently was an exporter of
brass instruments- but not much else is known about this company. The
bell inscribed:
J.T.L JEROME THIBOUVILLE•LAMY RUE REAUMUR PARIS A.L. This horn
was found in Thailand 1997. Helicons such as this were
often brought to Indochina by French Colonial Bands - but
this one may have been imported for use in the Royal Thai Army Band.
Helicon shaped brass instruments were regularly used for marching
bands- and were sometimes employed in mounted bands. It remains
in good working condition.
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