French-horn mellophone. Nominal pitch: 9-ft B♭.
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Alternative TitleFrench-horn mellophone. |
InstrumentMellophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHolton |
Place MadeElkhorn ; North America ; United States of America |
Date Made1980 |
DescriptionTechnical 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. |
NotesR. Parks, 19.10.02; A. Myers (bore) 2.10.10, 28.12.10. |
Measurementsc 585; bell 279. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4218 |