Clarinet. Nominal pitch: A.
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InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerOskar Oehler |
Place MadeEurope ; Germany ; Berlin ; Central Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1900-1936 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Blackwood with silver plated german silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Full Oehler system. 12 adjusting screws. E₃/F₃ correction with 2 vents. Higher vent connected with E₃ key head. Alternative R1 touchpiece for C♯₄/G♯₅. Disconnectable C sharp mechanism. 18 keys, 5 rings, 1 plate, 4 black rollers. L0: T; speaker corresponding with first ring. L1: T + ring + vent; throat A♮; throat A♭. L2: T + ring + vent; alternative cross key for F₄/C₆. L3: T + ring; E♭₄/B♭₅. L4: C♯₄/G♯₅; E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅; alternative lever for B♭₃/F₅; alternative lever for G♯₃/E♭₅. R0: E₃/F₃ correction. R1: T + ring + vent; side F₄/C₆; side E♭₄/B♭₅; side trill key for throat G-A or C₆-D₆; side trill for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C; alternative touchpiece for C♯₄/G♯₅. R2: Plate. R3: T + ring (forked B♭₃/F♮₅); cross B♭₃/F♮₅. R4: G♯₃/E♭₅; F₃/C₅. Keymount type: screwed in pillars. Keyhead type: modern. With black case lined with green velvet, possibly original. Also in case: one extra barrel. Mouthpiece missing. Repair History: Overhauled. Performance characteristics: Excellent playing instrument. |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements629. |
ProvenanceWinfried Schmitz (dealer). ; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number4910 |