Mellophone, F, E-flat, D, C
Distributor
J. W. Pepper
Date1904-1905 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Place MadeAustria, Europe
ModelImperial
Serial No.40313
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by foliate design: J. W. PEPPER / IMPERIAL / PHILADELPHIAMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 40 41 42
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Burnished bell interior. Three, top-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.
DimensionsBell diameter: 10 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 Arne B. Larson Collection," (DMA diss., The University of Oklahoma, 1985), 176-177.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00975
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