Clarinet, E-flat, high pitch
Date1885-1889 ca.
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Place MadeAustria, Europe
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsScratched by hand on bottom of lower joint and bell: AL
Description4 sections: barrel, top joint, bottom joint, bell. "Albert" system; 12 keys; 2 rings (1 brille); African blackwood body; nickel-silver keys, rings, and ferrules.
DimensionsOverall length with mouthpiece: 482 mm
Mouthpiece: 60 mm
Overall length without mouthpiece: 421 mm
Barrel: 36 mm
Upper joint: 131 mm
Lower joint: 167 mm
Bell: 85 mm
Max. diameter of bell: 65 mm
(all measurements excluding tenons)
ProvenanceAccording to NMM's founder Arne B. Larson, this instrument was bought by his father, Adolf B. Larson, from a Spanish War veteran in 1900. It was played by Adolf between 1900 and 1918. Adolf gave it to Arne B. when he turned sixteen in 1920. Later on, Arne B. gave it to his son, André P. Larson, who played it in the Golden Age of Bands ensemble beginning in 1968. André kept the clarinet close by in the museum until his retirement in 2011. Arne B. said this was the first instrument he "collected," and it represents the very beginning of his collection, which is the founding collection of the NMM.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate, 1988
Object number04464
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