High-hat

Boosey & Hawkes

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Instrument

Cymbals

Instrument Family

Percussion

Maker

Boosey & Hawkes

Place Made

United Kingdom ; England ; Europe

Date Made

Circa 1950

Description

Technical description: Two bronze cymbals: first cymbal with dome diameter of 90mm; weight 466g; second cymbal with dome diameter 85mm; bushed centre hole; weight 885g. Mounted on stand with pedal actuation. Stand manufactured from pressed steel tubes, chrome plated, with collapsible tripod base with rubber feet. Pedal is diecast aluminium or `Mazak' metal with bright chrome finish on sides of pedal and heel plate.

Other Information

Specific usage history: Used in conjunction with dance drummer's console.

Notes

R. Parks, 13.2.99; A. Myers; C. Overton, 01.08.98.

Measurements

diameter 307.

Provenance

Purchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund, 1984.

Collection

MIMEd ; Blades Collection

Accession Number

2401