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Bassoon
Bassoon made of stained maple in four sections (wing, butt, bass and bell), with brass mounts, crook and keywork. Eight keys with flat covers and touches, mounted on brass saddles. Nominal pitch: C. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1805–53 - Maker:
Key, Thomas - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: T. KEY / LONDON / [unicorn head]|Stamped on crook: G4 and U
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Height: 1220mm