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Bassoon

Bassoon of rosewood with nickel alloy ferrules,16 nickel alloy keys, and nickel alloy crook and bell ring. French system.

  • Date:
    early 20th century
  • Maker:
    F. Besson [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Rosewood;Plant;Nickel;Alloy;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:7495 [monogram] F. BESSON 198 EUSTON ROAD LONDON [star]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 1275 mm Max W [without crook] = 75 mm