InstrumentBass trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoosey & Co |
Place MadeEngland; Europe; London; United Kingdom |
Date Made1899 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; plated inner slides. Smooth black wooden handle. Repair History: Outer slide patched.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was model A57, made in a batch of four.
Overall size: Overall length 1320; bell 186.
Bore: at c 30mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore), 12.0; descending slide, 12.2; ascending slide, 12.2; m.t.s. bore, 13.2 - 15.7.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.0 - 12.2.
Inscribed on bell "CLASS A" / trumpet and banner trademark BOOSEY / "BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 55545".
Decorative features: Floral engraving on bell; embellished ferrules and stay mounts.
Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch.
Specific usage history: Lent to Horniman Museum for "Sound Designs" Exhibition 2006- |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Lent to Horniman Museum for "Sound Designs" Exhibition 2006- |
NotesArnold Myers, 1990; N. Parks, R. Parks, 2.1.92, 26.9.98. |
MeasurementsOverall length 1320; bell 186. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2731 |