Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890

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Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890.

Serial #: 38113

Bell Diameter 12.5”, Bore Size .625”, Height30”.

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“PATENT / CLEAR BORE / (small coat of arms) / EXHIBITION / PRZE MEDAL / AWARDED / LONDON 1862 & DUBLIN 1865 / TO / J. HIGHAM / MAKER / 127. STRANGEWAYS / MANCHESTER / 38113 / LYON 7 HEALY / GENERAL AGENTS / CHICAGO” on bell.



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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890

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I'm always a fan of Higham!

But not sure i'm exactly known for my discriminating tastes.
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