DescriptionOverall size: 837.
Sounding length: overall length 2445; tone hole distances from bell 1463, 1351, 1304, 1258, 1120, 1025, 981, 936, 784.
Bore: Bell 180 187 (uneven).
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: screw on fitting for mouthpiece at tip of crook, not taper. Crook receiver on body diameter 34.1.
Technical description: Brass body with plain garland. Crook of copper with brass bow guard, end ferrules and middle ferrule. 6 finger holes in usual two groups of three, each group on a raised platform; 3 keys, for L0, L4 and R4; the key hole for L4 on raised platform for right hand finger holes.
Keyhead type: flat, round.
Keymount type: saddles.
Embossed on garland "RICH. CURTIS / EDINBURGH" within foliage wreath. Inscribed on bell "25TH REGT.".
Bell has been crumpled under garland and partly re shaped, with some solder patches. Instrument condition otherwise good; pads rather hard but is probably playable.
Specific literature references: G.S. (1968) No 425.
Specific usage history: The inscription indicates ownership, and presumably use, by the 25th Regiment (the King's Own Borderers). |