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Bassoon in C
15 keys. 4 sections of rosewood. Wing joint: 528mm; boot: 448mm; long joint: 604mm; bell: 34.5mm. Silver keywork mounted by posts and axles without plates. Silver bell rim. Ebonite rollers on F and A flat touches. Keys mounted by post and axles attached without plates. Leaf and needle springs.
- Date:
early 20th century - Maker:
- Collection:
Birmingham Conservatoire - Inventory number:
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- Period:early 20th century
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- Inscriptions:Engraved on crook receiver, boot ferrule, bell ferrule and middle key: “B.S.M” (Birmingham School of Music). D flap guard incorporating “R”.
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- Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
- Measurements:1311mm