Mellophone, E-flat
Distributor
Mark J. Kalashen
Date1918-1935 ca.
Place MadeCzechoslovakia, Europe
Place DistributedNew York, New York, United States, North America
ModelKleartone
Serial No.8535
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral and ribbon design: KALASHEN / KLEARTONE / NEW / YORKMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 16 17 18
Stamped on mouthpiece receiver: MADE IN / CZECHO- / SLOVAKIA
Engraved on bell above signature: 8535
DescriptionBrass, lacquered (possibly later). Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.
DimensionsCoil diameter: 170 mm
Bell diameter: 170 mm
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, pp. 270-271.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01103
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