InstrumentBassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerProwse |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; England; London; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1820 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Maple with brass ferrules and keywork; unperforated white metal crook. Unusual flared bell design.
L0: T; B♭; harm 2; harm 1; D; E♭.
L1: T.
L2: T.
L3: T.
R0: T; C♯; F♯.
R1: T.
R2: T.
R3: T.
R4: F; A♭.
The crook, although early, is a replacement; the bell rim is a replacement to repair a badly cracked bell.
Specific literature references: Blaikley et al. 1900, iten C198; Galpin, Hill et al. 1909, p.197.
Current ownership: Lent by J.W. Phillips.
(Shaw-Hellier Collection). |
NotesW.R. Waterhouse, 1993. |
Measurements1246; crook 230. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionShaw-Hellier Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number3318 |