Maker Johann Mollenhauer (31 August 1798-1871,30 August)
Dated/City c.1820s / Fulda
Key/Pitch (MHz) 7 keys Clarinet in Bb / A (corps de rechange)
Descriptions Boxwood, Ivory ferrules, Original wood mouthpiece, Seven brass keys with flat, round key covers, extendable e/b, f#/c# touch pieces; springs attached to keys mounted in blocks.
Full Marking “(lion rampant of Hesse) / Mollenhauer / Fulda (cursive) / A ” :  upper joint
Additional Marking
  • “(lion rampant of Hesse) / Mollenhauer / Fulda (cursive) / B ” :  upper joint
  • “(lion rampant of Hesse) / Mollenhauer / Fulda (cursive) / B ” :  lower joint
  • “(lion rampant of Hesse) / Mollenhauer / Fulda (cursive) / B ” :  bell
  • ” B ” : middle joint
Length
  • in A: 675 mm. / 600 mm. (without mouthpiece)
  • in Bb: 655 mm. / 580 mm. (without mouthpiece)