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Bass valve trombone
Bass valve trombone made entirely of brass in two sections (valve section and bell section) with ligature screw at joint. Three piston valves (Périnet). Silver-plated brass mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: G. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1833–40 - Maker:
Metzler & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.233.2 Valve trumpets with long air column (more than 2 m)
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- Inscriptions:Engraved on bell: Metzler & Co. / London|Stamped on mouthpiece receiver: 10
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.233.2 Valve trumpets with long air column (more than 2 m)
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Length: 940mm; Bell diameter: 190mm