French horn mellophone. Nominal pitch: 6½-ft E♭.
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InstrumentMellophone ; Mellophone/Cornets/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerYork |
Place MadeNorth America ; United States of America |
Date MadeLate 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, detachable bell with threaded joint. Arranged for the valves to be operated by the right hand, the left hand in the bell. The bore profile is very close to that of a descant horn. Valve type: 3 rotary valves, lever linkage, neoprene buffers on casing upper caps, with double-coil springs on touchpiece mount rod. Stamped on bell throat (body) "YORK". |
NotesA. Myers (measurements) 4.2.24; (description) 24.2.24. |
Measurementsfrom edge of bell to mouthpiece receiver 610; bell 289. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6699 |