Maker |
George Astor (1752-1813) |
Dated/City |
c.1798 / London |
Key/Pitch (MHz) |
5 keys Clarinet in Bb |
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 |
” G*ASTOR & Co. / LONDON / (unicorn head) ” : barrel, upper joint, lower joint, and bell |
Additional Marking |
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Length |
595 mm. / 535 mm. (without mouthpiece) |
Note: |
* straight f#/c# key, the barrel shape, and pointed mouthpiece, this clarinet probably was made for export to German’s market. |