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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.
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c.1870 - Maker:
Antoine Courtois [Corporation] - Collection:
Birmingham Conservatoire - Inventory number:
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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