Baritone horn, bell forward, B-flat
Date1977
Place MadeAbilene, Texas, United States, North America
Model15-I M
Serial No.GF 780114
SignedEngraved on bell: CONN / U.S.A. / 15-I / MMarkingsStamped on right side of second valve casing: GF 780114
Stamped on top of pistons: GF 7114
Stamped on valve casings and pistons: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, polished and lacquered, nickel-silver valve-slide ferrules, mother-of-pearl finger buttons, double loop, telescopic tuning slide with ligature screw at leadpipe, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), bottom-sprung, alignment by one key on crysteel pistons, water key at first bow, windway 1-2-3.
Telescopic brass tuning slide; silver mouthpiece, stamped: CONN 6½ AL
This instrument was built in June 1977, according to its serial number (G = 1970s, F = June, 7 = 1977). The “8” in the serial number indicates that it was considered a member of the “Baritone Horn & Euphonium” group. The model number on the bell “15-I” usually refers to a three-valve, bell up B-flat euphonium with front action. This indicates that a 15-I model euphonium bell was used for this special-design bell-front baritone horn in 9-foot B-flat.
DimensionsHeight: 735 mm
Tube length: 2661 mm
Bore diameter (initial, valve slides): 14.2 mm, 14.2 mm (0.56 inches)
Bore diameter (tuning slide, initial, minimum): 10.4 mm
Bell diameter: 240 mm
ProvenancePurchased from Steve Dillon, Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1990.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number06992
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