Baritone. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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Alternative TitleSaxhorn baryton. |
InstrumentBaritone saxhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerF. Besson |
Place MadeParis ; Western Europe ; Europe ; France |
Date MadeCirca 1913 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung, alignment by key on piston engaging with channel in casing interior. Stamped on bell "SYSTEME PROTOTYPE" in banner / monogram FB / "F. BESSON / BREVETE / S.G.D.G. / 96. RUE D'ANGOULEME / PARIS" / five-pointed star / "66 HAUTES RÉCOMPENSES / 6 GRANDS PRIX / HORS CONCOURS / MEMBRE DU JURY"; stamped on third valve case "12" / "F BESSON" / five-pointed star / "BREVETE" within ellipse and "90978". |
NotesArnold Myers (bore measurements and description), 10.6.19. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to large bow guard 635; bell 230. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6448 |