InstrumentWagner tuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerAlexander |
Place MadeEurope; Central Europe; Germany |
Date MadeEarly 1930s |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass (lacquered) with silver ferrules etc; m.t.s. is between valves and bell. Bell segment external diameter at one bell diameter 74. Valve type: 4 rotary valves.
Overall size: 803; bell diameter 236.
Sounding length: minimum 2758.
Bore: minimum 7.7; v.t.s. 12.7; m.t.s. 12.8 - 13.8; 1379mm from bell end, c 21.7; c 973mm from bell end, 30.7.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 8.3 at end; compare with 8.1 for the two instruments in F, (2516) and (2855).
Inscribed on bell "GEBR. / ALEXANDER / MAINZ" within decorative surround, and "LPO / 3".
With modern lightweight case.
Associated with Wagner tubas (2515), (2516) and (2855).
Illustration references: Baines 1976, Plate XV shows either this or (2515); Campbell et al. 2004, p.171 Figure 5.10b. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: One of the set of four purchased by the London Philharmonic Orchestra c 1934. |
NotesR. Parks, 22.12.90; A. Myers (bore) 4.10.97, 14.8.10. |
Measurements803; bell diameter 235. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1988. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2854 |