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Tuba, BB-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Tuba, BB-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Tuba, BB-flat, high pitch / low pitch

Tuba, BB-flat, high pitch / low pitch

Date1910-1912 ca.
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelModel 33
Serial No.29626
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: Made by / J. W. YORK & SONS / Grand Rapids / MichMarkingsStamped on tuning slide: PATENTED / July 12 1910
Stamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve tuning slide: 29626
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Later silver paint. Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.DimensionsHeight: 785 mm
Bell diameter: 490 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01460
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