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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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1same intervals as those of No. 234 described above. Stamped "Otten, London." Length 1 foot 11 1/4 inches. Early 19th century.
2Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
4237.
5CLARINET in c'. Of boxwood, with ivory tips. There are six brass keys, mounted in the usual way upon knobs, giving the same sounds as those previously described. Stamped "Astor." Length 1 foot 7 1/2 inches. 18th century.
6Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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9CLARINET, in bb. Of boxwood, with six square-flapped brass keys upon knobs. The instrument is tipped with ivory, and does not differ materially from any of the foregoing types. It is stamped "J. Astor, London," and measures 2 feet 2 1/4 inches in length. 18th century.
10Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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13CLARINET, in bb. Of boxwood, with six brass keys, having square flaps, working upon knobs. The instrument is tipped with ivory, and is marked with the name "D'Almaine and Co., London." Length 2 feet 2 inches. Early 19th century.
14Lent by E. Hooker, Esq.
16240.
17CLARINET, in bb. Of boxwood. There are six circular flat brass keys upon knobs. The instrument is stamped "Cramer," but was probably not of his make. The mouthpiece is fitted over a ring, a rather late pattern. It was probably made about 1840, as an instrument of moderate cost, and without the improvements of the time. Length 2 feet.
18Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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