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Mellophone, F, E-flat, D, C, high pitch
Maker: J. W. York & Sons
Date: 1911-1913 ca.
Place Made:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
Model: Band and Orchestra Horn
Serial No: 35481
SignedEngraved on bell: Made by / J. W. York & Sons / Grand Rapids / Mich.
MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: Union / Label
Stamped on tuning slide receiver: Patented / July 12, 1910
Stamped on tuning slide receiver: Patented / July 12, 1910
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Burnished bell interior. Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves.
DimensionsBell diameter: 280 mm (11 in)
Bore: cannot be measured
Bore: cannot be measured
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Published ReferencesGary Moege, A Catalog of the Alto Brass Instruments in the Shrine to Music Museum, DMA dissertation, University of Oklahoma, 1985, page 88-89.
Object number: 00484