Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat

Besson & Co.

1890–1900

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Title: Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat
Maker: Besson & Co.
Date: 1890–1900
Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
Culture: British
Medium: maple, nickel-silver, cocus, reed
Dimensions: L. end to end, ca.: 1110 mm. Diam. of bell: 170 mm. L. of tube (10' 4"), ca: 3100 mm.
Mouthpiece: 130 mm.
Crook, excluding tenon: 250 mm.
1st short body section, excl. tenon: 360 mm. 2nd short body section, excl. tenon: 430 mm.
1st metal U-section, excl. tenon, ca.: 210 mm.
2nd metal U-section, excl. tenon: 240 mm.
Long body section, excl. tenon: 805 mm.
Metal upturned bell: 670 mm.
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2639
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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