Ophicleide. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentOphicleide |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHenry Smith |
Place MadeEngland ; Europe ; Wolverhampton ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1840 |
DescriptionOverall size: 1083; bell 203. Bore: distal end of crook 30.9. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.5 11.7. Technical description: Brass, with plated crook (one and a quarter coils). Crook length excluding tenon 680. No overlapping keys. L0:D. L1:B. L2:C#. L3:Eb. R0:E; alt G#. R1:Bb. R2:A; G#. R3:G. R4:F#; F. Keyhead type: Cup keys for stuffed pads. Labelled on round applied plaque "HENRY SMITH / MAKER / WOLVERHAMPTON". With original case. One key repaired, 1991. Usable pitch: Plays in C at A4 = 440 Hz. Specific literature references: Phillips auction catalogue 21.06.90, lot 24. Illustration references: Phillips auction catalogue 21.06.90, Plate 1. |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 31.8.91. |
Measurements1083; bell 203. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3096 |