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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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1an instrument for military purposes of little practical value. It probably dates from about 1850, and its length is 52 inches.
3Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
5167.
6BASSOON. Modern. Of maple-wood, with ebonite wing-joint and 17 German silver keys. By Rudall, Carte and Co. 1890.
8Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
10168.
11BASSOON. Similar to the above, but made entirely of ebonite, and by the same makers.
13Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
15169.
16CONTRA-BASSOON. An octave below the bassoon. This instrument resembles in general appearance the ordinary bassoon. The holes for the right and left hands are so wide apart that considerable inconvenience must have been caused to the player. There are four brass keys, working upon saddles, and giving
18but, in real sounds, an octave lower. The instrument, as regards arrangement
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