Bell-forward tenor horn. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentAlto saxhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMetzler |
Place MadeEurope ; United Kingdom ; London ; England |
Date MadeThird quarter of 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, 3 valves; music card holder with unusual screw mounting. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Overall size: 390; bell 114 151 (elliptical). Sounding length: minimum 1963. Bore: mouthpipe (not tapered) 10.7; m.t.s. at c 195mm from mouthpiece receiver, tuning slide bore 10.2; m.t.s. at c 370mm from mouthpiece receiver, tuning slide bore 11.3; centre of valve cluster at c 518mm from mouthpiece receiver, v.t.s. bore (1,2,3) 12.0; at 982mm from bell end, c 14.1; at c 666mm from bell end, 20.0. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 10.7 not tapered. Inscribed on bell "METZLER & Co. / MANUFACTURERS / LONDON"; on valve top and bottom caps "4", "5", "6". Usable pitch: Plays in Eb at high pitch. Purchased with mouthpiece (4068). |
NotesR.Parks, 2.6.01; E.Mitroulia (bore), 10.10.05. |
Measurements390; bell 114-151 (elliptical). |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4068 |