UEDIN · 0429
Helicon. Nominal pitch: E♭.
Description
3 valves. Technical description: Brass. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves. Repair History: Valve tuning-slides repaired by A.K.F. Wilson, 1984. Overall size: 957; bell 308. Bore: v.t.s. (1,2,3) 15.1, m.t.s. 15.8. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.6 - 12.2. Inscribed on bell with embossed circular plaque with lion and unicorn motif / "1ST / CLASS" / lion and unicorn motif / "EXHIBITION / PRIZE MEDALS / AWARDED / TO / J. HIGHAM / MAKER / 127. STRANGEWAYS / MANCHESTER / ENGLAND / 44193 / 2."; on side of 2nd valve casing "44193". Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch. Purchased with trombone mouthpiece (654), probably not formerly used with this instrument.
Measurements
957; bell 308.