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Clarinet in E-flat

Clarinet made of African blackwood in four sections (barrel, upper and lower joints, and bell) with nickel-silver ferrules and keywork. It has thirteen cylinder-cup keys, mounted in posts with rods, with flat and needle springs attached to keys and posts, with cork paddings. There is a brille key at the lower joint (two ring-key), a straight throat A-flat key, and the register key wraps around the body. There is a red hue on the surface of the instrument that might be associated with polish compound (red rouge probably), and there is an old wax repair/reconstruction of the lower joint socket, which means this instrument was clearly restored. Nominal pitch: E-flat.

  • Date:
    1876–89
  • Maker:
    Rivière & Hawkes [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Museum of Army Music
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on top and bell: RIVIERE & HAWKES / 28 LEICESTER SQ RE / LONDON
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  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Height: 500mm; Bell diameter: 68mm