Tubas, euphoniums, mouthpieces, and anything music-related.
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medallion on bell
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It has a serial number 2195 on the bridge under the keys,
serial number on bridge under the keys
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and another number (28648) where the tubing from the mouthpiece attaches to the first valve.
serial number at the first valve
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Other sources have dated it to around 1905. I'm also interested in what it is (!). Tenor horn? Euphonium? Tenor Wagner tuba? It's roughly the size of my euphoniums, and plays in the same range as them (it's a Bb instrument).
Yep. Tenorhorn, not a Bariton, but it would be safer if there were a set of both from the same series.
The horizontal main slide is something I hadn´t seen on these, yet.
Transition between Tenor and Bariton is not well defined, this is rather a question of the manufacturers´ take on the subject and related to the x/4-definitions of the tuba world.
Many companies will offer them in matching pairs (such as Melton MAT and MAB series).
A rather small pair´s Bariton might offer specs similar to a Tenorhorn of a wider-built set.
Many thanks for all of the tips. It seems it is indeed a tenor horn. As for the age, my earlier estimate of 1905 seems about right, though it may be older than that. Any leads on reliable Cerveny serial numbers from that era would be appreciated.
