Mellophone, F, E-flat, D, C
Distributor
Lyon & Healy
Date1897-1915 ca.
Place MadeKraslice, Chebsko, Czech Republic, Europe
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelChampion Silver Piston
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on bell: Champion / Silver Piston / ChicagoMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 100 101 102
DescriptionBrass; with nickel-plated finish. Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves.
DimensionsBell diameter: 273mm (10-3/4in)
Bore: cannot be measured
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Published ReferencesGary Moege, A Catalog of the Alto Brass Insruments at the Shrine to Music Museum,
DMA dissertation, University of Oklahoma, 1985, pages 96-97.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00497
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