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Basset Horn

Basset horn, of cocus wood, with nickel alloy keys, simple system, nickel alloy crook and upturned bell. With plastic mouthpiece with reed tied on with string.

  • Date:
    second half 19th century
  • Maker:
    Berthold
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    Germany, Speyer
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  • Materials:Maple;Wood;Plant;Nickel;Alloy;Metal;Plastic;Synthetic
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  • Inscriptions:[star] BERTHOLD SPEYER F
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 850 mm Max Diam [bell] = 108 mm