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Alto clarinet

The body of brown stained boxwood; the bell of dark brown wood; ivory mounts; curved brass crook: 13 brass keys with plain round covers, 10 mounted in turned blocks and 3 in saddles; hinged F/C key; the long keys and the keys for R4 rollered.

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  • Inscriptions:On the left and right hand sections and bell: "KEY / LONDON / [unicorn mark]", with, additionally and below, on the bell: "CHARING CROSS"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 900mm (around curve)