Clarinet, B-flat, high pitch
Maker
G. L. Penzel & Brother
Date1882-1898 ca.
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Serial No.none
SignedOn each section of instrument: [depiction of an eagle] / G. L. PENZEL / & BRO. / NEW YORKDescription4 sections: barrel, top joint, bottom joint, bell. "Albert" system; 14 touchepieces; 4 rings; wood body; nickel-silver keys, rings, ferrules; has rollers for little finger keys; has patent C-sharp key; has raised tonehole on front of clarinet for register vent; has extra trill touch for C-sharp/G-sharp key; has late bore flare on bottom joint in German style; interesting adjustment screws and connectors for patent C-sharp. Appears to be part of "matched set" with NMM 736, 737, and 738.
DimensionsMeasurements exclude tenons.
Complete from top of barrel to bottom of bell: 572 mm
Bore at bottom of top joint: 14.5 mm
From tip of mouthpiece to bottom of bell: 64 cm (25.2 in)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00737
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