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Maker

George Astor (1752-1813)

Dated/City

c.1798 / London
Key/Pitch (MHz) 5 keys Clarinet in C

Descriptions

Boxwood, Ivory ferrules, Original grenadilla wood mouthpiece, Five brass keys with flat, square key covers; springs attached to keys mounted in blocks.
 

Full Marking

" C/ ASTOR & Co. / 79 / CORN HILL / LONDON / (unicorn head) " : upper joint

Additional Marking

" C/ ASTOR & Co. / 79 / CORN HILL / LONDON / (unicorn head) " : middle joint, lower joint, and bell

Length

 595 mm. / 535 mm. (without mouthpiece)
Note: replacement barrel with dark wood with ivory ferrules

visitor number: 26,872