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Ophicleide in C

Ophicleide in brass. 11 brass keys mounted on posts and axles. Mouthpiece receiver (a little old-fashioned for the time being round rather than more rectangular) may not be original as it looks like it has widened to accommodate a modern mouthpiece (does not work with a known French Ophicleide mouthpiece). Keys 4 and 5 are linked. Keys 9 and 10 have key guards, indicating possibly military use.

  • Date:
    c.1870
  • Maker:
    Antoine Courtois [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    Paris (Timezone: Europe/Paris)
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  • Inscriptions:Engraved on Bell: (motif: medal: MÉDAILLE / DE / 1RE CLASSE / EXPOSITION / UNIVERSELLE / 1855) / ANTOINE COURTOIS / FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE IMPÉRIAL / 88 rue des Marais St. Martin / Paris / S. ARTHUR CHAPPELL / LATE JULLIEN & Co / Sole agents / 214 Regent St. London”
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:1024mm