Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat

1855–60

Not on view

Rotary valves following the model of Ferdinand Hell (1844). Leibelt's instrument is a blend of valved ophecleide and bombardon, both which were designed in 1835. Later, this model fused with euphoniums, tubas, and "small basses."

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Title: Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat
Maker: Franz Leibelt (Austrian, Rothan 1814–1856 Innsbruck)
Date: 1855–60
Geography: Innsbruck, Austria
Culture: Austrian
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 in. (85.7 cm)
Diameter (Of bell): 8 1/8 in. (20.7cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2460
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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