Bombardon. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHenry Distin |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; England ; London ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1867 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; bell without gusset; wired bell rim. With water-key on main tuning-slide and fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves; bottom sprung, alignment by by taquet on piston engaging with slot in casing interior. Repair History: Patch repairs to bell rim; some or all valve touchpieces are replacements. |
NotesArnold Myers (IN) 9.7.01; (bore measurements) 6.9.17; (description) 17.12.21. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to large bow 860; bell 275. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Frank Tomes, bought 6.9.96 from Berkshire Young Musicians Trust. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6595 |