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Soprano Trombone

ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Soprano trombone appeared as early as 1680. It was played in B flat, and often formed a four-part ensemble with alto, tenor and bass versions of the instrument. This example was made in the 1870s by Allen & Pace, a Birmingham-based firm that specialized in brass instruments.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brass
Brief description
Soprano trombone, brass, by Allen & Pace, English, 1870-1872.
Physical description
Brass, fitted with a key on the upper side of the front bend and inscribed Allen & Pace, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, No. 340 on the outside of the bell.
Dimensions
  • Length: 58.5cm
Taken from Anthony Baines: Catalogue of Musical Instruments in the Victoria and Albert Museum - Part II: Non-keyboard instruments.. (London, 1998), p. 108
Marks and inscriptions
Allen & Pace, Birmngham and Wolverhampton, No. 340 (Engraved on the outside of the bell.)
Gallery label
(pre March 2001)
SOPARANO TROMBONE
By Allen & Pace
Birmingham; about 1870

Pitched in high B flat.

Cat. No. 27/6
Object history
This instrument formed part of the collections of Carl Engel and was bought by the Museum in 1882 for 10 shillings (£0.50)
Summary
The Soprano trombone appeared as early as 1680. It was played in B flat, and often formed a four-part ensemble with alto, tenor and bass versions of the instrument. This example was made in the 1870s by Allen & Pace, a Birmingham-based firm that specialized in brass instruments.
Bibliographic reference
Anthony Baines: Catalogue of Musical Instruments in the Victoria and Albert Museum - Part II: Non-keyboard instruments. (London, 1998), p. 108
Collection
Accession number
300-1882

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Record createdApril 4, 2001
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