Bassoon
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InstrumentBassoon/Bassoons/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Bassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerProwse |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
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. |
ProvenanceFormerly on loan to the Collection. ; Accepted in lieu of inheritance tax by HM Government in 2025 from the estate of John William Phillips and allocated to The Musical Instrument Collection, University of Edinburgh |
CollectionMIMEd ; Shaw-Hellier Collection |
Accession Number3318 |