Keyed bugle. Nominal pitch: 4½-ft B♭.
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InstrumentKeyed bugle/Bugles/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Keyed bugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerEmbach |
Place MadeAmsterdam ; Europe ; Netherlands ; Northern Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1830 |
DescriptionOverall size: 477; bell 175 178. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.5 not tapered, with ligature clamp. Technical description: Brass, 6 keys, with cardholder clamp. Inscribed on bell garland "L. Embach & Co. Amsterdam.". Decorative features: Plain bell garland. Keywork, starting from bell end: 1st key: missing chimney, pad pivot screw, adjustable stop screw. 2nd key: missing spring. 3rd key: missing complete keywork and saddle. 4th key: chimney misaligned and leaking due to dents in main tubing. 5th key: missing pad, spring not functioning. 6th key: missing pad. Several severe dents in main tubing. Screw missing from cardholder clamp. |
NotesR. Parks 12.4.93. |
Measurements477; bell 175 - 178. |
ProvenanceFormerly on loan to the Collection. ; Accepted in lieu of inheritance tax by HM Government in 2025 from the estate of John William Phillips and allocated to The Musical Instrument Collection, University of Edinburgh |
CollectionMIMEd ; Shaw-Hellier Collection |
Accession Number3312 |