Clarinet. Nominal pitch: A.
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InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerE.J. Albert |
Place MadeBrussels ; Belgium ; Central Europe ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1900-1920 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Blackwood with german silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Named tuning barrel. German silver tube in thumb-hole. Curved speaker. Features of the German type: Additional L3 side lever for F₄/C₆ and alternative touchpiece for C♯₄/G♯₅. R1 finger hole through tenon. No Patent C sharp mechanism. 16 keys, 4 rings, 7 rollers. L0: T; speaker. L1: T + ring + vent; throat A♮. L2: T + ring + vent; throat A♭. L3: T; cross E♭₄/B♭₅; side F₄/C₆. L4: C♯₄/G♯₅; E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅; alternative lever for F₃/C₅. R1: T; side F₄/C₆; side E♭₄/B♭₅; side trill key for throat G♯-A or C₆-D₆; side trill key for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C; alternative touchpiece for C♯₄/G♯₅. R2: T + spectacle. R3: T + spectacle (forked B♭₃/F♮₅); cross B♭₃/F♮₅. R4: G♯₃/E♭₅; F₃/C₅. Keyhead type: modern. Keymount type: screwed in pillars. Mouthpiece missing. Previous ownership: William Maynard, New York. |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements638 |
ProvenanceWilliam Maynard, New York. ; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number4906 |