InstrumentValve trumpet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHawkes & Son |
Place MadeEngland; United Kingdom; London; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1899 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; military model with shepherd's crook bellpipe; with alternative auxiliary main tuning-slide for low pitch. With shank for F and crooks for E-flat, D, and C. With water-key and fitting for music card-holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, top-spring, alignment by key on piston. |
Notesbasic IM information only; A. Myers, description 24.2.14, measurements 1.3.14. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow proximal 462; bell 120. |
ProvenanceThe case contains a letter from Boosey & Hawkes to Miss S. Hooper of Thurcaston, Leicester dated 28 April 1982 with information which is incorrect for this instrument.; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6030 |