422.211.2 (single) clarinets with cylindrical bore, with fingerholes

Thirteen-keyed clarinet in high E-flat. Index card reads: Thirteen white metal keys, round, varying in design, mounted on pillars. Flapper F/C key: simple F sharp/C sharp: crossover throat register. G sharp for prefinger. Cocus; white metal mounts varying in design. Carl Boose died in 1869, but this clarinet seems to be of a later date. The name of Distin & Co. was adandoned in 1874 in favour of Boosey & Co.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M15.10.48/191
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 485 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
cocuswood; white metal
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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