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Maker

George Astor (1752-1813)

Dated/City

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

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

" G*ASTOR & Co. /  LONDON / (unicorn head) " : barrel, upper joint, lower joint, and bell

Additional Marking

 

Length

 595 mm. / 535 mm. (without mouthpiece)
Note: * straight f#/c# key, the barrel shape, and pointed mouthpiece, this clarinet probably was made for export to German's market.

visitor number: 51903