Euphonium. Nominal pitch: B♭.

Boosey & Co

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Alternative Title

Euphonium.

Instrument

Euphonium

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Boosey & Co

Place Made

England ; United Kingdom ; London ; Europe

Date Made

1894

Description

3 valve compensating. According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was "Bb Euphonion", Model A79, made by Cave Jr. in a batch of 3. Technical description: brass; water-key on m.t.s.; fitting for music card holder.3-valve compensating system: 3rd valve brings loop into windway which passes through 1st and 2nd valves, these have short additional loops which are brought into the windway when used in combination with the third valve. Valve type: 3 Périnet-type valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Overall size: 642; bell c 262. Sounding length: minimum 2601. Bore: mouthpipe at c 76mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore) 11.8; centre of valve cluster at c 301mm from mouthpiece receiver, v.t.s. bore (1,2,3) 14.6; m.t.s. at c 509mm from mouthpiece receiver, tuning slide bore 16.3; m.t.s. at c 779mm from mouthpiece receiver, tuning slide bore 19.2; at 1301mm from bell end, c 26.2; at c 880mm from bell end, 38.5. B = 0.42. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.0 - 12.3. Inscribed on bell "CLASS A" / trumpet and banner trademark containing "TRADEMARK" and "BOOSEY" / "COMPENSATING PISTONS / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 45679"; on sides of valve casings and bottom caps "10", "11", "12"; also on 2nd valve below with trumpet and banner trademark incorporating "TRADE MARK" and "BOOSEY" / "39301". Bell rim damaged. Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch. Specific usage history: Played by Frank Tattersall in 1st World War, 1st Manchester Regiment. He was a stretcher bearer and bandsman. Carried the euphonium on his back for most of the war.

Other Information

Specific usage history: Played by Frank Tattersall in 1st World War, 1st Manchester Regiment. He was a stretcher bearer and bandsman. Carried the euphonium on his back for most of the war.

Notes

R. Parks, 2.2.08; E. Mitroulia (bore).

Measurements

642; bell c 262.

Provenance

Frank Tattershall, 1st Manchester Regiment. ; Gift of R. Surgenor, 2008.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

5760

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