Clarinet. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentClarinet ; Clarinet/Clarinets/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMonnig |
Place MadeGermany ; Europe ; Central Europe |
Date Made1900-1950 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Blackwood with german silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces; mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Unstamped ebonite mouthpiece grooved for cord. C sharp mechanism. 16 keys, 5 rings, 4 ebonite 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: @I{C♯₄/G♯₅; E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅; alternative lever for G♯₃/E♭₅. R1: T; 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: T + ring + vents. 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. Playing accessories: Cord and metal-reedcap. In a small case (possibly original), lined with red velvet. Also in case: 2 reeds in a compartment, and a mop. Previous ownership: ex- D.R.A. Walters, 18.8.1968. Inscribed on bell with circular device containing G" clef / "GEBRÜDER MÖNNIG / MARKNEUKIRCHEN" / 3 stars / "i.V M Goepel / Kiel". |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements425, 486 with mouthpiece |
Provenanceex- D.R.A. Waters, 18.8.1968. ; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number4683 |