InstrumentRatchet |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
Date MadeFirst quarter of 20th century |
DescriptionSmall orchestral ratchet; two fixed arms, each with two tongues; cog rotated by cranked handle; the four tongues are of such lengths as to sound sequentially not simultaneously; clip for fixing to stand or to bass drum; nickel-plated steel handle. Side plates are non-ferrous nickel finish and retain the wooden cog and tongues. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: orchestra or theatre band. |
NotesR. Parks, Aug-Sep 1998; A. Myers; C. Overton, 15.08.98. |
Measurementslength 177 _ width 137 _ 110. |
ProvenancePurchased, 1989. |
CollectionMIMEd; Blades Collection |
Accession Number2900 |