InstrumentTuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBesson & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; London; Europe; England |
Date MadeCirca 1936 |
Description3-valve compensating.
Technical description: Silver-plated brass. 3-valve compensating system: 3rd valve brings loop into windway which passes through 1st and 2nd valves, these have short additional loops which are brought into the windway when used in combination with the third valve. Valve type: 3 Périnet-type valves.
Overall size: 1038; bell 411.
Bore: v.t.s. (1,2,3) 17.5, m.t.s. 18.8 - 23.0.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.8 - 13.2.
Inscribed on bell "British Plated / CLASS / A / NEW STANDARD / COMPENSATOR" / "50 MEDALS OF HONOUR" within banner / monogram FB / "BESSON & CO / Prototype / LONDON / ENGLAND" / five pointed star / "British Throughout"; on side of valve casings "4", "5" / "BESSON & CO / BREVETE" within ellipse / "128190", "6".
Decorative features: Art deco engraving.
Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch.
Specific usage history: Used in Crieff Town Band. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Used in Crieff Town Band. |
NotesR. Parks, 26.2.94; A. Myers. |
Measurements1038; bell 411. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3422 |