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Clarinet

Clarinet in Bb, of boxwood stained dark with ten brass keys (originally eight keys) and three ivory ferrules. With ebony mouthpiece with reed tied on with string. Integral lower body and foot, upper body and barrel.

  • Date:
    first half 19th century
  • Maker:
    Thomas Key
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Brass;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Ebony;Wood;Plant
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  • Inscriptions:6 KEY LONDON [lion?] KEY LONDON [on mouthpiece]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 656 mm Max Diam [bell] = 87 mm