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Bassoon

Bassoon of maple with brass ferrules, brass keys, and brass crook. Butt and wing joint are of a lighter colour than long joint and bell. There is a small ivory plaque on the butt.

  • Date:
    c.1870
  • Maker:
    Boosé, Carl [Person]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Maple;Wood;Plant;Brass;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:C. BOOSE 24 HOLLES STREET LONDON 7670
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 1265 mm Max W [without crook] = 75 mm