Pitch pipe, C, A
Date1900 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsStamped on the reed covers: GES. GESCH ... [surrounding the C and A]
Stamped in center of reed covers: C A
DescriptionA most unusual pitch pipe in the form of miniature brass binoculars. The ends of the "binoculars" are decoratively stamped. Played by blowing through the "eyepieces." On the side of one tube is a ring to attach a chain or cord.
DimensionsLength: 27.5 mm
Width: 27.5 mm
Height: 13 mm
ProvenancePurchased by donor, July 1993.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number07686
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1875-1915 ca.
1970-1973 ca.