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Bassoon

Maple; wing of mid-brown wood; German system; high pitch; reputedly ex-military band.

Date:
circa 1885
Maker:
Heckel
Collection:
Royal College of Music Museum
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Place of production:
Biebrich-am-Rhein

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Inscriptions:On butt joint, bass joint and bell: "[crown mark] HECKEL / BIEBRICH [crown mark]"
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Repository:Royal College of Music Museum

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Measurements:Length: 1290mm (butt to bell)

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