Sousaphone [body], BB-flat
Date1920-2000 ca.
Place MadeElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
ModelSousaphone bell-front, experimental
Serial No.None
SignedNoneMarkingsEngraved random markings on the bell bow ferrule: “The” “Elk” “HN”
DescriptionSousaphone body prototype made in raw brass. It consists of the second segment of the inner coil, the outer coil [two segments], and bell bow of a BB-flat sousaphone (bell-front).
DimensionsOverall length: 3144mm
Inner diameter of bell receiver: 164mm
ProvenanceHolton Factory Reference Collection.
Credit LineGift of Conn-Selmer Inc., 2008
Object numberHolton-0012
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1890-1910 ca.