Helicon. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentHelicon/Tubas/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Helicon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerC Kruspe |
Place MadeEurope ; Germany ; Central Europe |
Date MadeMid - late 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass with german silver trim. Two coils. With water-key and shaped plate to assist carrying the instrument on the shoulder. Valve type: 3 rotary valves, cork buffers on rotors. Overall size: 1075; bell 312. Bore: m.t.s. 18.4; v.t.s.(3,2,1) 19.5. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 14.5 - 14.0. Inscribed on shield shaped german silver plaque on bell "C. Kruspe / in / Erfurt". Purchased by lender with mouthpiece (4047). |
NotesR. Parks, 9.12.00. |
Measurements1075; bell 312. |
Provenanceex- Heikki Moisio collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4046 |