Tenor horn. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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Alternative TitleTenor horn. |
InstrumentAlto saxhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerF. Besson |
Place MadeEurope ; England ; United Kingdom ; London |
Date Made1868 or earlier, probably c 1866 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; fitting for music card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Serial number: 6600. Overall size: 532; bell 174 177. Bore: m.t.s. 11.2; v.t.s.(1,2,3) 10.8. [note m.t.s. larger than v.t.s.]. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.6 10.4. Inscribed on bell with monogram FR / "F. BESSON / BREVETÉE / 198 EUSTON ROAD / LONDON"; on side of 2nd valve casing "BESSON / BREVETE" within ellipse with motif of three crowns in centre, and "6600". |
NotesR.Parks, July 2009. |
Measurements532; bell 174 - 177. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number5885 |