Bassoon, C
Maker
Gilles Lot
Date1752-1772 ca.
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on wing, butt, and bell joints: G [asterisk] Lot / [lion rampant]Markingsnone
DescriptionMaple. Boxwood wing joint. Brass ferrules and keys. French system. Five touchpieces.
Gilles Lot received the title of master maker in 1752, albeit against the wishes of several other established makers who, perhaps out of jealousy for his skill, petitioned the Commissioners of the King's Council to deny his application.
DimensionsOverall height: 1228 mm
Wing joint: 493 mm
Boot joint: 423 mm
Long joint: 520 mm
Bell: 283 mm
(excluding tenons)
ProvenancePurchased in 1993 from Tony Bingham, London, England.
Published References
Credit LineBoard of Trustees, 1993
Object number05627
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