InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoosey & Co |
Place MadeEurope; England; London; United Kingdom |
Date MadeFebruary 1904 - 1912, probably 1907 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebonite with german silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Largely german silver lined. Zig-zag speaker with chimney on front of the instrument. 12 keys, 2 rings, 4 black rollers.
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.
Condition: Bell rim loose. Mouthpiece missing.
Repair History: The barrel and bell are replacements.
Inscribed on upper section "BOOSEY & Co. / LONDON / 17573"; on lower section "BOOSEY & Co. / 17573"; on barrel and bell "Besson & Co. / LONDON" / star. |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements425 |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5056 |