Tuba, BB-flat, high pitch
Date1921-1922 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Serial No.98307
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: 98307
Stamped on second valve casing: [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] / TRUE TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED
DescriptionBrass; originally silver-plated. Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.
DimensionsHeight: 870 mm
Bell diameter: 485 mm (distorted)
Bore: cannot be measured
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00329
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