Tuba. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentTuba/Tubas/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Tuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBesson and Co |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1922 |
Description3-valve double principle. Technical description: Silver-plated brass. 3-valve enharmonic system: mouthpipe leads to 3rd valve, 1st and 2nd valves double with respect to 3rd valve; 2 water-keys, one on main tuning-slide. Fitting for music card-holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet-type valves. Overall size: 1033; bell 413. Bore: m.t.s. and v.t.s. (3,2,1) 17.0. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.7 - 13.1. Inscribed on bell "CLASS / A / Enharmonic / Patented" / "50 MEDALS OF HONOUR" within banner / monogram FB / "BESSON & CO / Prototype / 198 EUSTON ROAD / LONDON / ENGLAND" / five pointed star; on sides of valve casings "7", "BESSON & CO / BREVETE" within ellipse / "113874 / 8", "9"; on side of valve stems and on top caps "7", " 8", "9". Decorative features: Floral embellishment around inscription on bell. Valve keys worn. Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch. Specific usage history: Formerly used in the Burntisland Band. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Formerly used in the Burntisland Band. |
NotesR. Parks, 26.2.94; A. Myers. |
Measurements1033; bell 413. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2709 |