InstrumentValve trumpet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHawkes and Son |
Place MadeEurope; England; London; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1914 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass. With alternative middle sections for E♭ and D; ligature joints at each end of middle section. Valves in first section. The bore profile is effectively that of a soprano cornet. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves; bottom sprung. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Used until 1980 for annual New Year performances of `Messiah' in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. |
NotesArnold Myers, 1993; L. Haigh; R. Parks, 7.3.92, 21.11.98. |
Measurementslength 950 with E♭ section; additional length for D section 57; bell 117. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1299 |