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Bass sarrusophone
Double-reed metal bass, made entirely of silver-plated brass. Double-coiled configuration with shorter first coil and detachable crook. Nineteen keys with modern-style cups, mounted in posts with rods, affixed on plates. One nickel-silver key replacement. Large nickel-silver knob on lower bow guard. Nominal pitch: B flat. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection, and probably associated with the 24th Lancashire Fusiliers Volunteers.
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1863–1900 - Maker:
J. Higham [Corporation] - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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Manchester (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: J. HIGHAM / 151 GT DUCIE ST / MANCHESTER|Stamped on bell: 24TH L. F. V. |Stamped on thumbrest: AG
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Height: 910mm; Bell diameter: 115mm