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Bugle (chromatic attachment)

This chromatic attachment was introduced and patented by Mr. James Lawson, who was bandmaster of Royal Artillery Mounted Band between 1856-1886, with the intention to fit it to a specially designed bugle and give it the same compass as the cornet/trumpet. It is made entirely of brass and has three bottom-sprung piston valves, with metal pin guide and cork bumpers. The mouthpiece receiver has a ligature screw ferrule to receive an extra tuning bit before the mouthpiece.

  • Date:
    1856–86
  • Maker:
    Henry Distin & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Museum of Army Music
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  • Place of production:
    England
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on mechanisms: 21 20 19
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  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Length: 140mm; Height: 100mm; Width: 50mm; Sounding length: 130mm