Alto saxhorn. Nominal pitch: F, E, E♭, D.
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InstrumentAlto saxhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerAntoine Courtois |
Place MadeFrance ; Europe ; Western Europe ; Paris |
Date Made1866-1870 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; shank for F and single-coil terminal crooks for E, E, and D; tuning bit overall length 40mm. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves. |
NotesArnold Myers 15.11.17 (measurements), 18.11.17 (description). |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow 480; bell 175. |
Provenanceex- John Hallam collection 25; purchased c 1972 by John Hallam's brother from the Old Boys' Band of the 41st London Company of the Boys Brigade when it folded. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6419 |