Mellophone, F, E-flat, D, C, low pitch
Date1922 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 25
Serial No.112035
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE TONE / TRADEMARK / LP / 112035
Stamped on valve casins, piston rods, and underside of caps, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on piston rods and underside of caps: 112035
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Three Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Rotary change valve.
DimensionsBell diameter: 318 mm (11- 1/2 in)
Bore: 12.3 mm (.486 in)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Published ReferencesGary Moege, A Catalog of Alto Brass Instruments in the Arne B. Larson Collection of Musical Instruments, DMA dissertation, University of Oklahoma, 1985, pp. 512-513.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02881
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1932 ca.