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Basset horn, incomplete. Nominal pitch: probably F.

Technical description: Boxwood with ivory ferrules and brass keywork. Three parts of a basset horn: barrel, upper section and knee. Tone-holes under keys all lined with brass. L0: T; speaker. L1: T; throat A♮; throat A♭. L2: T. L3: T; E♭₄/B♭₅; alternative side F₄/C₆. L4: C♯₄/G♯₅. R1: T; side F₄/C₆; side E♭₄/B♭₅; side trill key for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C. Keymount type: mounted in wooden blocks. Keyhead type: flat round.

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