Boston, E-Flat Tuba, 3 Rotary Valves, c.1870 Tag #: 201301 Serial #: NA Bell Diameter Bore Size Height 11 7/8″ .625″ 36 1/2″ Comments: “Made / In the / Boston / Musical Inst. / Manufy.” on bell. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
Hi Vince-
I believe this BMIM instrument is earlier than c. 1890. It does not have a water key, and I would date it c. 1870.
Regards-
Mark Jones
Hi Mark, can you please send us some information on that to simonettitubacollection@gmail.com? Thanks!
Hi Vince-
Click to access illustratedcatal00bost.pdf
1869 BMIC Catalog–pg 8
Mark
Thank you Mark for this information! We’ll change it.