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Clarinet

Clarinet in Eb, of boxwood with 11 brass keys and ivory ferrules and bell rim ring. With ebony mouthpiece with reed tied on with string. With integral lower body and foot.

  • Date:
    first half 19th century
  • Maker:
    François Lefêvre
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Paris
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Brass;Metal;Horn;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:[star] LEFEVRE A PARIS [star] [on all joints, added C on the bell]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 500 mm Max Diam [bell] = 76 mm