Mellophone, F, E-flat, D, C, high pitch
Maker
J. W. York & Sons
Date1911-1913 ca.
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelBand 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
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
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
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.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00484
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