Keyed bugle. Nominal pitch: 4-ft C.
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InstrumentKeyed bugle/Bugles/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Keyed bugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJosh. Greenhill |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1835 |
DescriptionOverall size: 441; bell 148. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.2 12.5 (instrument), 10.3 10.2 (crook). Technical description: Copper with brass mounts. 7 keys, one open standing. With crook for Bb, however this appears not to be original. Keyhead type: domed, for stuffed pads. Inscribed on plate on bell "Josh. Greenhill / 18 Little Britain / LONDON". B key touchpiece, 3 key hole chimneys replacements, 1982. Usable pitch: Plays c 40 cents above A4 = 440 Hz. Performance characteristics: Better in tune with Bb crook. Illustration references: Campbell and Greated 1987, p.367. |
NotesL.D. Haigh, 1.10.85; R. Parks, 12.1.91. |
Measurements441; bell 148. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Mickleburgh Collection |
Accession Number1134 |