Bass bugle. Nominal pitch: 9-ft B♭.
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Alternative TitleClairon basse. |
InstrumentBass bugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeEurope ; France ; Western Europe |
Date Made2nd half 19th century |
DescriptionOverall size: 590 without mouthpiece; bell 215. Bore: distal end of tuning slide 11.5. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.8 11.5. Technical description: 2 coils; brass; ligature tuning at mouthpipe. No Inscriptions. Decorative features: Wound with cord: red, white and blue. Purchased by lender with and possibly formerly used with mouthpiece (3163). Specific usage history: Said by previous owner to have been used in Franco Prussian war in Paris in 1870. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Said by previous owner to have been used in Franco-Prussian war in Paris in 1870. |
NotesR. Parks 28.9.91. |
Measurements590 without mouthpiece; bell 215. |
ProvenancePurchased in Paris. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3162 |