Instrument - Tuba

Museum Number - TR039

Maker - C. Mahillon

Model - BBb 4 valve

Date of Manufacture - 1920s

ID # - none

Surface - raw brass

Markings - C. Mahillon Brussels, Belgium, has a symbol of a 6 pointed star, since 1836, spring water key

Historical Detail - Mahillon was the major maker in Belgium untill 1836 to 1935. Firm founded by Charles Borromee and was first known as Bachmann & Mahillon in 1836.