French-horn mellophone. Nominal pitch: 9-ft B♭.

Holton

Photo by Dominic Ibbotson © The University of Edinburgh

Alternative Title

French-horn mellophone.

Instrument

Mellophone

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Holton

Place Made

Elkhorn; North America; United States of America

Date Made

1980

Description

Technical description: lacquered br4258ass with nickel-plated trim; detachable bell with threaded joint. 3 water-keys. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, top sprung by compression spring inside hollow stem; alignment by unequal ends on spring anchor plate. Serial number: 558949. Overall size: c 585; bell 279. Bore: v.t.s. (3,2,1) 12.0; m.t.s. 12.0. Bell flare:- Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 8.6 at end. Inscribed on embossed medallion on bottom stay "Holton / USA"; on side of 2nd valve casing "558949"; on mouthpiece receiver ferrule "MH100"; on side of valve casings "1", "2", "3". Fitted hard case, probably original, covered in black fabric.

Notes

R. Parks, 19.10.02; A. Myers (bore) 2.10.10, 28.12.10.

Measurements

c 585; bell 279.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

4218