Tuba Tuesday: Besson, B flat baritone, 4 piston, c.1910
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:41 pm
Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Besson, B flat baritone, 4 piston, c.1910.
Serial #: 86161
Bell Diameter 10”, Bore Size.563”, 1-3, .610”, 4, Height 25.5”.
“CHICAGO / BORE / 50 MEDALS OF HONOR / BESSON & CO. / “Prototype” / 198 EUSTON ROAD / LONDON / (star) / ENGLAND” on bell. “C. FISCHER / 6. 4TH AV. N.Y. / SOLE AGENT U. STATES” added later to bell. “BESSON & CO. / (star) / BREVETE” on 1st valve.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... aritone-2/
Serial #: 86161
Bell Diameter 10”, Bore Size.563”, 1-3, .610”, 4, Height 25.5”.
“CHICAGO / BORE / 50 MEDALS OF HONOR / BESSON & CO. / “Prototype” / 198 EUSTON ROAD / LONDON / (star) / ENGLAND” on bell. “C. FISCHER / 6. 4TH AV. N.Y. / SOLE AGENT U. STATES” added later to bell. “BESSON & CO. / (star) / BREVETE” on 1st valve.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... aritone-2/