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Basse de musette

Light brown stained wood; brass bands reinforcing the sockets: five brass keys mounted in turned blocks, all open-standing, four to close finger holes and the fifth for the low C. Lacking crook and both left hand keys.

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  • Inscriptions:On one key: "I.IR" in a medallion
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 832mm.