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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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1160.
2Bassoon. Of stained wood, with nine flat circular keys of brass. The pattern of the keys is evidently that of a much later period than any of the previous specimens. The nine keys give
4the c# key being placed at the back. There are also two keys for the production of
6Stamped "Wood and Ivy, late George Wood, 50, New Compton Street, Soho." Length 4 feet 1/2 inch. 18th century.
8Lent by S. A. Chappell, Esq.
10161.
11Bassoon. Of maplewood, with nine brass keys. The keys produce the same notes as those of the specimen described above; the pattern is, however, that of an earlier date. Stamped "Cramer and Key, London, Pall Mall." Length 4 feet 1/2 inch. Late 18th or early 19th century.
13Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
15162.
16Tenoroon, in F. Of stained boxwood, and with ten flat brass keys on saddles. The keys give the following series of notes b, a, c#, G#, F#, F, D, and B, b. No maker's name. Length 35 1/2 inches. Late 18th or early 19th century.
18Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
20163.
21Bassoon. This beautiful instrument is of maplewood, bound with brass, and is stamped upon every joint "Savary, jeune, à Paris." There are fifteen brass keys, and the scale is that of the modern bassoon. This instrument belonged formerly to Dr. W. H. Stone, F.R.S.
23Lent by Cyril Spottiswoode, Esq.
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