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Ophicleide

Brass, with two silver mounts on the crook. Eleven circular brass keys mounted on brass saddles. The cup-shaped mouthpiece is now missing. Pitch of the instrument: C.

  • Date:
    c. mid 19th century
  • Maker:
    Pollard, John
  • Collection:
    National Museums Liverpool
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  • Place of production:
    Bradford (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamp: "Pollard, Maker, Wibsey, Nr. Bradford" on the bell rim
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Height 1090mm, diameter of bell 190mm