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An Important Early 19th century, silver mounted eight key bugle, by Richard Curtis & Son (gla
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An Important Early 19th century, silver mounted eight key bugle, by Richard Curtis & Son (glasgow 1825-1838). The copper tubing with silver mounts and keys, the silver garland deeply embossed with vinious decoration. Inscribed Richd. Curtis & Son fecert. Glasgow on the garland, all keys hallmarked Edinburgh 1825, overall length 17 in., 43.2 cm. (2) Reputed provenance by decent from the deceased owners estate: The story of the bugle is that it was owned by Col Blackburne MP of Hale, who was a close friend of the Duke Of Wellington, where there was a connection with instrument. It was given to the deceased owner in 1950 by his grandmother (M I Blackburne) when living in Kent.
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An Important Early 19th century, silver mounted eight key bugle, by Richard Curtis & Son (glasgow 1825-1838). The copper tubing with silver mounts and keys, the silver garland deeply embossed with vinious decoration. Inscribed Richd. Curtis & Son fecert. Glasgow on the garland, all keys hallmarked Edinburgh 1825, overall length 17 in., 43.2 cm. (2) Reputed provenance by decent from the deceased owners estate: The story of the bugle is that it was owned by Col Blackburne MP of Hale, who was a close friend of the Duke Of Wellington, where there was a connection with instrument. It was given to the deceased owner in 1950 by his grandmother (M I Blackburne) when living in Kent.
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74-76 Knights Hill
West Norwood
London
SE27 0JD
United Kingdom
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