InstrumentBugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerThomas Glen |
Place MadeEdinburgh; United Kingdom; Scotland; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1880 |
DescriptionOverall size: length 281 without mouthpiece; bell c 103.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.5 10.9.
Technical description: 2 coils; copper with brass mounts; with chain.
Inscribed on bell garland "Q.E.R.V.B / No. 19 Coy"; on front of bell within ellipse "T. GLEN / 2 & 3 NO. BANK ST. / EDINBURGH".
Chain mostly missing.
Usable pitch: Plays c 40 cents above A4 = 440 Hz.
Purchased with mouthpiece (628).
Specific literature references: G.S. (1968) No. 376.
Specific usage history: Formerly used by the Queen's Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade (designation used 1865 1888). |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Formerly used by the Queen's Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade (designation used 1865 - 1888). |
NotesArnold Myers; L. Haigh 1.10.85; R. Parks 12.1.91. |
Measurementslength 281 without mouthpiece; bell c 103. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
CollectionGlen Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number0194 |