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Tuba

Bass tuba in F, of brass, with four Périnet valves, two water keys, mouthpiece of nickel alloy.

  • Date:
    early 20th century
  • Maker:
    Boosey & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Brass;Metal;Nickel;Alloy
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  • Inscriptions:CLASS A [bugle with banner] TRADE MARK DISTIN PATENT COMPENSATING PISTONS BOOSEY & CO. MAKERS 295 REGENT STT LONDON 33389 [on bell] PATENT [bugle with banner] TRADEMARK [illegible] 30641 [on valve]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 715 mm Max W = 410 mm Max Diam [bell] = 304 mm