Clarinet. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerEugène Albert |
Place MadeEurope ; Belgium ; Brussels ; Central Europe |
Date Made1848-1858 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood with silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Original named cocus wood mouthpiece marked for a ligature. Curved speaker with chimney on front of the instrument. Long tailed British A♭ key. End pivoted F₃/C₅. 12 keys, 2 rings. L0: T; speaker. L1: T; throat A♮. L2: T; throat A♭. L3: T; cross E♭₄/B♭₅. L4: C♯₄/G♯₅; E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅. R1: T; side F₄/C₆; side trill key for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C. R2: T + spectacle. R3: T + spectacle (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. Playing accessories: wooden reed cap with silver ferrule. In green leather case lined with red velvet. Repair History: New corks. |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements513, 583 with mouthpiece. |
ProvenanceMichael White (shop, Ealing). ; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number4901 |