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Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coaching Horn
Deva Antiques
for sale €205     $222
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Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coaching Horn

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A late Victorian copper and brass coaching horn by Butler of London and Dublin. Usual dents signs of use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Coaching Horn to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208599
Dealers Internal Reference
21637
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Description
A late Victorian copper and brass coaching horn by Butler of London and Dublin. Usual dents signs of use.
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Copper Coaching Horn to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208599
Dealers Internal Ref
21637
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece.
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Archive I A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece.

Late Victorian Copper and Brass Coaching Horn

Archive II A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View II
Archive III A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View III
Archive IV A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View IV
Archive V A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View V
Archive VI A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View VI
Archive VII A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece. View VII
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/devaantiques
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Items For Sale 209
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Deva Antiques
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A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece.
Late Victorian copper and brass coaching horn
Ref: SA1208599
A long straight late Victorian coaching horn featuring a tapered copper body and a silver-toned metal mouthpiece.
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FAQs

Coaching horns were used by guards on mail and passenger coaches during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to signal their approach to toll gates, inns, and other road users. Their straight, long design produced clear, high-pitched notes that carried over long distances.

Traditional coaching horns were predominantly crafted from beaten sheet copper, often featuring brass or nickel silver ferrules, mounts, and mouthpieces. The seams were usually brazed or silver-soldered to create an airtight, durable instrument.

Authentic Victorian examples typically exhibit hand-brazed longitudinal seams along the copper body, subtle variations in wall thickness, and period-appropriate wear or minor indentations. Stamped maker initials or city marks near the bell also indicate historical authenticity.

A coaching horn can be mounted horizontally on a wall above a fireplace mantel, incorporated into an equestrian-themed gallery wall, or displayed on a long sideboard alongside vintage books and brassware.

Keep the metal clean using a soft, dry cloth to prevent moisture build-up and surface oxidisation. If polishing is preferred to maintain a bright finish, use a gentle non-abrasive metal polish, avoiding excessive pressure near brazed seams.
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