Tuba Tuesday: Alexander, E flat tuba, 4 rotary, c.1890

[bisontuba]

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Alexander, E flat tuba, 4 rotary, c.1890.

Bell Diameter is 11 1/2, bore is .715″ & the instrument’s height is 34 1/4.”

“GEBR. ALEXANDER / HOLZ & METALL / INSTRUMENTEN – FABRIK / in / Mainz” on seal on bell. There is floral engraving on the seal and rotary buttons. No serial number could be located on body of instrument.







https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -4-rotary/

[humBell]

Engraved clock spring casings. Who could ask for anything more?

[Heavy_Metal]

The emblem on the bell stack is very similar to the one on my BBb. Valve gear is different though- mine has the adjustable spring tensioners. Sure looks like the same era though.

And no, these tubas never had serial numbers.