Valved Ophicleide (Bombardon) in B-flat

Franz Leibelt

1855–60 · Brass · Musical Instruments

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."

Artist

Franz Leibelt

Date

1855–60

Medium

Brass

Culture

Austrian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889