Alternative TitleKeyed bugle. |
InstrumentKeyed bugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJosh. Greenhill |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; England; Europe; London |
Date MadeCirca 1835 |
DescriptionOverall size: 398; bell 130.
Sounding length: maximum 943.
Bore: at c 35mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore), 11.5; at 472mm from bell end, c 21.6; at c 280mm from bell end, 30.55; at 130mm from bell end, c 43.8.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.8 11.9.
Technical description: Copper with german silver keys, mounts and garland. Key springs fitted with anti friction rollers at their tips.
Keyhead type: domed, for stuffed pads.
Inscribed on rectangular plate on bell "Josh. Greenhills / New Improved / 18 Little Britain / LONDON".
Anti friction roller missing from 5th key spring.
Keywork for 3rd key has at some time been moved from its original position on the bell (operated by R2) to a new a new diagonal bar (brass) for operation by L1. Bridge over 5th key a replacement by John Webb, August 1997.
Purchased by lender with mouthpiece (3742). |
NotesR. Parks, 30.8.97; bore AM, 5.6.04. |
Measurements398; bell 130. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3741 |