Mellophone, E-flat
Maker
J. W. York & Sons
Distributor
Kohler & Chase
Date1903 ca.
Place DistributedSan Francisco, California, United States, North America
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelBand and Orchestra Horn
Serial No.9037
SignedEngraved on bell: KOHLER and CHASE / Distributors for the Pacific Coast. / Made By / J. W. York & Sons / Grand Rapids / Mich.Markingsnone
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Three, top-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.
DimensionsBell diameter: 267 mm (10-1/2 in)
Bore: 12.3 mm (0.486 in)
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. 390-391.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02048
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