Clarinet, D
Maker
George Butler
Date1865-1898 ca.
Place MadeHaymarket, London, England, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on top and bottom joints: BUTLER / HAYMARKET / LONDONDescription4 sections: barrel, top joint, lower joint, and bell. Rosewood body with nickel-silver ferrules and keywork. "Albert" system with 12 touchpieces and 2 rings (one brille). Independent throat G-sharp key. Wrap-around-front register key.
DimensionsOverall length (from top of barrel to bottom of bell): 500mm
Barrel: 45mm
Top joint: 154mm
Bottom joint: 205mm
Bell: 96mm
Bell diameter: 75mm
Bore at top of top joint: 14.5mm
Bore at bottom of top joint: 14.5mm
Bore at bottom of bottom joint: 21.5mm
(all length measurements exclude tenons)
ProvenanceDonated by Frank Kilgard, Valdosta, Georgia, 2024.
Credit LineGift of Frank Kilgard, 2024
Object number15780
On View
Not on view1823-1830 ca.