| Maker | Johann August Leschke (1834-1901)
(former clarinetist in Leipzig Gewandhause Orchestra, ca.1856-70) |
| Dated/City | c.1860 / Leipzig |
| Key/Pitch (MHz) | Boehm System Bass Clarinet |
| Descriptions | Grenadilla, German Silver ferrules, Original grenadilla wood mouthpiece, German Silver keys attached to keys mounted on pillars |
| Full Marking | ” (lyre)/ LESCHKE / LEIPZIG / B ” : mouthpiece, upper joint, lower joint, and bell |
| Length | 131 cm. / 120 cm. (without mouthpiece) / High: 100 cm |
| Provenance /
Ownership History |
Original owner, Heinrich Melotte (18??-19??) solo clarinetist of the Geraer “Reußischen Theater” Melotte, Ex. Coll. Bernd Rotter, Altenburg Germany |
| Note: | original wooden hard case |
