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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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2CLARINET, in bb. With eight circular flat keys on knobs, with ivory tips. The mouthpiece has a long pin for tuning in place of socket. The eight keys give the same notes as in the instruments previously mentioned, with the addition of two for
4Stamped with the maker's name, "Monzani." Length 2 feet 1 3/4 inches. Early 19th century.
5Lent by George Butler, Esq.
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8CLARINET, in c'. Boxwood. There are eight brass keys on knobs, giving the same notes as before mentioned. The mouthpiece is made to fit over the pin in the socket, instead of into it. Stamped "Key, London." Length 1 foot 11 1/4 inches. Early 19th century.
9Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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12SOPRANO CLARINET, in g'. Of brass; skeleton model, with eleven German-silver keys on pillars. Engraved "Wünnenberg, Cöln." Length 15 1/8 inches. 19th century.
13Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
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16CLARINET, in c'. By Key. Formerly the property of Sir W. Sterndale Bennett, and given by him to Mr. George Case. This instrument belonged to a clarinet player in the band of the 1st Guards, and is believed to have been used during the 1815 campaign. There are 11 brass keys with square flaps, on knobs, giving
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