HORN, Tenor, E flat
H1989.67
Silver plated brass tenor horn. Length of intertwined tube with three integral piston valves, finger holds and a water key. The tube ends in a bell mouth. Engraved on the top of the bell mouth is "Imperial / Class A / [an eagle clutching a trumpet motif] / Boosey & Hawkes / Ltd Makers / 295 Regent St / London W1 / 168458 / 20". This instrument was played by a member of the Albany Brass Band in Western Australia. It has consecutive serial numbers with H89.66 and H89.68 indicating they were purchased at the same time, probably in the 1930s. Boosey & Hawkes Imperial was the best quality instrument of its day. Ray Larner, Music Director, WA Bands Assoc., ph: 457 1858 assisted in identification of instruments.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.67 |
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| Accession Date: | 31 Jan 1989 |
Material
| Silver/Metal | brass, silver plate |
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| Silver Plate/Metal |
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| Brass/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 500mm |
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| width | 270mm |
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| height | 175mm |
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