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Ophicleide
Ophicleide made entirely of brass in a U-shaped conical tube with flared upright bell. Eleven flat, round-cover keys mounted in posts with rods, affixed to oval plates. Detachable crook with ligature screw. Ivory mouthpiece. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1815–30 - Maker:
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Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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- Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.213 Labrosones with fingerholes, with (wider) conical bore
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on lower bow guard, and longest bell key: 288
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.213 Labrosones with fingerholes, with (wider) conical bore
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Height: 1045mm; Bell diameter: 200mm