Tuba EE♭ bass. Nominal pitch: 13-ft E♭.

Boosey & Co

Alternative Title

Bombardon

Instrument

Bombardon

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Boosey & Co

Place Made

United Kingdom; London; Europe; England

Date Made

1923 (commenced); 1925 (completed)

Description

Bombardon 3-valve compensating. According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was "Eb Bombardon", Model A87, made by Beardmore in a batch of 4. Technical description: silver-plated brass. 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. Water-keys on 1st v.t.s. and m.t.s.; fitting for music card holder; two loops for sling. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Repair History: Replated by Mayers & Harrison, 1962. Overall size: 885; bell 379. Bore: v.t.s.(1,2,3) 17.5; m.t.s. 19.6 - 21.0. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.8 - 13.0. Inscribed on bell "Imperial Model / ``SOLBRON'' / (REGISTERED) / CLASS A" / trumpet and banner trademark with "TRADE MARK" and "BOOSEY" / "COMPENSATING PISTONS / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS. LONDON / 120705 / British Throughout"; on side of 2nd valve casing "93192" / diamond shaped trademark containing letters "P", "C", "G", "S" and pattern of 13 circles / "TRADE" "MARK"; on valve top caps "PATENT"; on valve top and bottom caps "10", "11", "12". Decorative features: floral embellishment around inscription on bell. With fitted hard case, covered in black leathercloth; inscription on golden plastic fabric under lid: "Mayers & Harrison Ltd. / MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS / GREAT JACKSON STREET / MANCHESTER 15". Case bought in 1962. Specific usage history: Used in City of Edinburgh Band.

Other Information

Specific usage history: Used in City of Edinburgh Band.

Notes

R. Parks, 20.8.05.

Measurements

885; bell 379.

Provenance

Gift of City of Edinburgh Band 2005.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

4549