Germany
Franz Hirschberg

Brass, nickel silver
ca.  1870s
Length: 13 in; Bell rim: 4.75 in
Wind Instruments – Brasswinds – Post Horns/Coach Horns

On the instrument’s bell garland is the following inscription: Franz Hirschberg / Königl(ich). Großherzogl(ich). u(nd). fürstl(icher). Hoflieferant / Breslau I Weidenstr. 19 (roughly translated: [the instrument maker] Franz Hirschberg / [granted by] His Royal Highness the Grand Duke and the grand purveyor to the royal household / [located in] Breslau I [at the address] 19 Weidenstrasse). Breslau, although now in Poland, was at that time part of the German Empire. 

Engraved on opposite side of nickel-silver bell rim trim: Schutz (Logo – H through bugle horn) J Marke

This 1870s Franz Hirschberg brass rotary valve post horn with original mouthpiece, was made in Breslau, Poland/Germany.  Franz Hirschberg was established in 1865 and appointed as court maker and Bavarian purveyor to the court of the Grand Duke in Breslau I, although now in Poland, but was at that time part of the German Empire.  He received a patent: 1873 (Prussia). 

Reference:  https://omeka-s.grinnell.edu/s/MusicalInstruments/item/3324