Pitch pipe, E to E-flat
Trade Name
Eagle Brand
Distributor
Fred Gretsch Manufacturing Company
Date1920-1950 ca.
Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Europe
ModelChromatic Standard 14
Serial No.None
SignedComb of pitch pipe stamped on wood: CHROMATIC / EAGLE BRAND / STANDARD / MADE IN / CZECHOSLOVAKIADescriptionSemi-chromatic pitch pipe with 10 notes (E, F, G, A-flat, A, B-flat, C, D-flat, D, E-flat). Chrome-plated steel cover plates. The top cover, which stands above the reed plate, has escape holes. Wooden comb with single-chamber construction with 10 square holes (grouped in 2 for each note pair). Brass reed plate. Total of 10 reeds. Dimensions3-1/4 x 1-1/4 inchesProvenanceNo known provenance.Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07612
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1950-1990 ca.
