Ophicleide. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentOphicleide |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerGlen |
Date MadeCirca 1855 |
DescriptionOverall size: 1093; bell 217. Technical description: Brass. L0:D. L1:B. L2:C#. L3:Eb. R0:E. R1:Bb. R2:A. R3:G# overlapping G. R4:F# probably overlapping F. Keyhead type: Cup keys for stuffed pads. Inscribed on flange of large bow guard "453". Tube cracked. Crook missing. B key (for L1) missing. F# key (for R4) bridge and mount missing. Broken touchpiece on A key (for R2). Usable pitch: High pitch (?). |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 8.6.91. |
Measurements1093; bell 217. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0196 |