Contrabassoon, nominal pitch: C
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InstrumentDouble bassoon/Bassoons/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Double bassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerF. Czermak |
Place MadePrague ; Europe ; Czech Republic ; Central Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1830 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Maple; brass keywork, bell rim and crook, possibly original. The crook in two parts with telescopic slide connecting joint. Lower wing: F, G♯, Lower `long joint': F♯. Upper `long joint': two interconnected E♭ keys. The lower three joints (lower wing, lower `long joint' and butt) permanently fixed, with fitting for carrying sling at top end. The other joints dismountable. The open F key tone-hole is bushed to ensure better pad seal. L0: D; E♭. L1: T. L2: T. L3: T. R0: T; F♯. R1: T. R2: T. R3: T. R4: F; A♭. A connecting device securing the upper wing to its adjacent joint is partially missing; the screw hole on the wing having become enlarged so as to perforate the bore. A crack has been pinned. Performance characteristics: Compass to D₁. Signature / Marks: Stamped on upper wing, butt, lower `long joint' and upper `long joint' with Hapsburg eagle / "F. Cz... / Prag" and on bell with Hapsburg eagle / "F. Cz...n / ... / Prag" parts illegible; stamped on butt with two owner's marks, and hammer and pickaxe within a circle - this could be the stamp of a `Berghoboistenkapelle' (miners' band), such expensive instruments would seldom have been private property. Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.85. Current ownership: Purchased in 1987 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund. |
NotesW.R. Waterhouse, June 1989. |
Measurements1565; crook 564. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1987 with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2805 |