InstrumentTenor trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoosey & Co |
Place MadeEngland; United Kingdom; London; Europe |
Date Made1904 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; plated inner slides. Wider bell than common model of narrow-bore trombone.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was model A16, made in a batch of six.
Overall size: 1104; bell 177.
Bore: at c 40mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore), 11.1; descending slide, 11.2; ascending slide, 11.2; m.t.s. bore, 13.9 - 15.7.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.0 - 11.2.
Inscribed "CLASS.B" / trumpet & banner trademark BOOSEY / "BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT ST / LONDON / 67544 / C.A.C.".
With black drop in case.
Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch; tuning-slide can be extended to allow use at A⁴ = 439hz. |
NotesArnold Myers, 1990; R. Parks, 30.12 91, 6.6.98. |
Measurements1104; bell 177. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2727 |