Cornophone ténor. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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Alternative TitleCornophone ténor. |
InstrumentCornophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerF. Besson |
Place MadeParis ; France ; Western Europe ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1890 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; forward-facing bell. Water-key on main tuning-slide; fitting for music card holder. Valve type: 4 Périnet valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Serial number: 44484. Overall size: 560; bell 200. Sounding length: minimum 2471. Bore: minimum 7.3; m.t.s., v.t.s.(1,2,3,4) stuck; 1236mm from bell end, c 20.0; c 917mm from bell end, 28.3; 15mm from bell end, 149. Bell flare:- Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 8.4 at end. Inscribed on bell "SYSTÈME PROTOTYPE" within banner / monogram FB / "F. BESSON / BREVETÉ / S.G.D.G. / 96 RUE D'ANGOULEME / PARIS" / five pointed star; on sides of valve casings "1", "2", "3", "4"; on side of 3rd valve casing "F. BESSON / five pointed star / BTÉ S G D. G." all within ellipse / "44484"; on side of 4th valve casing "F. BESSON / five pointed star / BTÉ S G D. G." all within ellipse. Purchased by lender with, probably formerly used with and possibly supplied by maker with mouthpiece (3759). Illustration references: Galpin Society Journal LI 1998 p.195. |
NotesR. Parks, 25.10.97; A. Myers, bore 25.10.97 and 22.3.08. |
Measurements560; bell 200. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3758 |