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Bassoon in C

15 keys. 4 sections of rosewood. Wing joint: 512.5mm; boot: 410mm; long joint: 594mm; bell missing. German silver key work, ferrules, crook well lining, and butt; hinged cap on base of butt. Modern keywork, mounted by post and axles. Overlapping touches on B, C and D keys. Ebonite rollers.

  • Date:
    c.1886
  • Maker:
    Boosey & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Engraved on Boot joint ferrule: “BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / LONDON / 10212”
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:907mm (without bell).