Bass horn. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentBass horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRichard Curtis |
Place MadeScotland ; Europe ; Edinburgh ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1810 |
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). |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: The inscription indicates ownership, and presumably use, by the 25th Regiment (the King's Own Borderers). |
NotesR. Parks, 27.10.93; A. Myers, 27.10.93. |
Measurements837. |
ProvenanceBought by the Royal Scottish Museum in 1909 for 7/6d. ; Lent by the Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland, NMS 1909.507 & A. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3378 |