Ophicleide. Nominal pitch: 9-ft B♭.
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InstrumentOphicleide |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeCirca 1860 |
DescriptionOverall size: 1100; bell 218. Bore: m.t.s. in crook 19.1 23.8, distal end of crook 33.2. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.0 12.5. Technical description: Brass; standard 9 key fingering : L0:C. L1:A. L2:B. L3:C#. R0:D. R1:Ab. R2:G. R3:F. R4:Eb. Keyhead type: Cup keys for stuffed pads. Inscribed on flange of large bow guard "252". Mouthpipe a replacement by Peter Barton. Illustration references: Vol 1 p.127; Campbell and Greated 1987, p.364; Campbell et al. 2004, p.166 Figure 5.8a. |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 8.6.91. |
Measurements1100; bell 218. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2157 |