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Clarinet in B flat
Simple system, 12 keys. 3 sections in rosewood. (Mouthpiece missing; upper joint: 183mm; lower joint: 228mm; bell: 104mm) German silver key work, ferrules and bell rim. Modern style keys mounted by posts and axles. Leaf and needle springs.
- Date:
c.1890-1930 - Maker:
Eugène Albert [Family] - Collection:
Birmingham Conservatoire - Inventory number:
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Brussels (Timezone: Europe/Brussels)
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on upper joint: “[motif: 6-pointed star] / [motif: reef]” (above speaker key)|“S.A.CHAPPELL / SOLE AGENT / 50 NEW BOND STREET / LONDON / [motif: 6-pointed star]” (below speaker key)|on lower joint: “[motif: 6-pointed star] / MANUFACTURED / BY / E. ALBERT /BRUSSELS / [motif: 6-pointed star]”|on barrel: “[motif: 6-pointed star] / S. A. CHAPPELL / LONDON / [motif: 6-pointed star]”|At the bottom of upper joint and top of lower joint: “8369” - serial number|engraved on C sharp key: “CHAPPELL’S NEW PATENT / C SHARP KEY”
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- Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
- Measurements:415mm