This is a very nice natural horn, maker unknown, but probably South German. The auction is for the corpus only, unless buy-it-now is used, in which case the extent crooks for F, E, and ES will be included. The outstanding feature of the horn besides the way it plays, is the trim, which is all Sterling Silver. The builder must have had fun making this horn! The maker made the braces especially ornate (see photos). The bell is 11 1/4 inches in diameter, and is a one -piece construction. The interior bore is .443 inches. The gauge of the metal is narrow, but still fairly even. There is one patch over a crack in the seam of the bell branch, the most common site for such things. Hand stopping is easily done; the notes seem to "think themselves into place". Intonation is precise and reliable, and response is quick and even. As stated, the auction is for the corpus ONLY, and the price is set well below market values. There are crooks that match the horn well, but these will only be included at the buy-it-now price. The horn is shown in one photo with the E crook, for illustration only. Either way, there is a savings over the fair market value. Use of authentic instruments has become quite common. This more than just a historic interest. It has become widely accepted, that the instruments of the era speak the language of the music without a foreign accent. In didactic use, the natural horn is a sure-fire way to develop the lips and ears. Happy bidding!