Maker |
George Astor (1752-1813) |
Dated/City |
c.1798 / London |
Key/Pitch (MHz) |
5 keys Clarinet in C |
Descriptions |
Boxwood, Ivory ferrules, Original grenadilla wood mouthpiece, Five brass keys with flat, square key covers; springs attached to keys mounted in blocks. |
Full Marking |
” C/ ASTOR & Co. / 79 / CORN HILL / LONDON / (unicorn head) ” : upper joint |
Additional Marking |
” C/ ASTOR & Co. / 79 / CORN HILL / LONDON / (unicorn head) ” : middle joint, lower joint, and bell |
Length |
595 mm. / 535 mm. (without mouthpiece) |
Note: |
replacement barrel with dark wood with ivory ferrules |