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Mellophonium, [F]

Maker C. G. Conn, Ltd.

Date1970

Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America

Model16-E Mellophonium

Serial No.N50653

SignedEngraved on bell: CONN / ELKHART – IND / U.S.A.
MarkingsStamped on right side of second valve casing: N50653
Stamped on pistons: N50653
Cast balance weight: CONN
Stamped on valve casings, upper valve caps, and pistons, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, double loop, straight bell, counter weight, tuning slide [lost] after fixed L-shaped leadpipe, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), bottom-sprung [springs missing], alignment by one key on piston (crysteel), windway 1-2-3

Incomplete: missing tuning slides, finger buttons, and second-valve piston.

DimensionsHeight: ca. 607 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, valve slides): 9.8 mm, 8.5 mm, 12.7 mm (0.5 inches)
Bell diameter: 282 mm (11 1/8 inches)

Approximate measurements due to damaged and fragmented condition.
ProvenanceNo information available.

Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999

Object number07327

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