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Burgmote horns of hammered bronze, 14th century
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Burgmote horns of hammered bronze, 14th century
Burgmote horns of hammered bronze, 14th century.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was an English musicologist who specialized in the history of the pianoforte and other instruments
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1. Title: Burgmote Horns of Hammered Bronze, 14th Century: A Symbol of Medieval Municipal Ceremonies This chromolithograph depicts a pair of Burgmote horns, crafted from hammered bronze, hailing from the 14th century. The image, an illustration by William Gibb, is taken from "Historic, Rare and Unique Musical Instruments" by Alfred James Hipkins, published by Adam and Charles Black in Edinburgh in 1888. Alfred James Hipkins (1826-1903) was a renowned English musicologist, who dedicated his career to the study of the history of the pianoforte and other musical instruments. In this comprehensive work, he meticulously documented various historic, rare, and unique musical instruments, including these remarkable Burgmote horns. Burgmote horns were an essential component of medieval municipal ceremonies. They were used by the Burgmote, or the local assembly of townspeople, to summon meetings and announce important news. The horns were typically made of bronze and were crafted in pairs, as depicted in this illustration. The Burgmote horns originated in the English towns of Canterbury and Dover, and their use can be traced back to at least the 13th century. The horns were often decorated with intricate designs and inscriptions, reflecting the importance of the role they played in the civic life of the community. This chromolithograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the rich history of musical instruments and their role in medieval municipal ceremonies. The intricately detailed illustration by William Gibb, captured from Alfred James Hipkins' work, serves as a testament to the enduring allure of historical musical instruments and the stories they tell.
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