Clavicor. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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Alternative TitleClavicor. |
InstrumentClavicor |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerPiatet et Benoit |
Place MadeEurope ; France ; Western Europe |
Date MadeMid 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: brass; 3 valves for RH. Mouthpipe adjustable for angle, with ligature clamp; fitting for music card holder, complete with lyre; guard plate on bottom bow. R1: @I{2-semitone valve. R2: @I{1-semitone valve. R3: @I{3-semitone valve. Valve type: 1st and 3rd valves Stölzel, 2nd valve Périnet; top sprung by compression spring inside hollow stem; alignment by screwed pin which also serves as spring anchor. Overall size: 874; bell 201. Sounding length: minimum 2034. Bore: mouthpipe at c 20mm from mouthpiece receiver (local minimum bore) 9.4; m.t.s. at c 230mm from mouthpiece receiver, tuning slide bore 11.2; centre of valve cluster at c 863mm from mouthpiece receiver, v.t.s. bore (1,2,3) 12.1; at 1017mm from bell end, c 13.8; at c 782mm from bell end, 19.5. B = 0.53. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 9.9 9.5. Inscribed on bell: asterisk / "PIATET / A LYON" / asterisk. Purchased with and possibly formerly used with mouthpiece (5794). |
NotesR.Parks, 12.7.08; E.Mitroulia (bore), 9.7.08. |
Measurements874; bell 201. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number5793 |