Tárogató, B-flat
Maker
Oscar Adler & Co.
Date1920 ca.
Place MadeMarkneukirchen, Saxony, Germany, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedStamped in the two body joints: ADLER & Co. / MARKNEUKIRCHEN (in oval cartouche) / GERMANY / BbMarkingsnone
Description3 sections: upper joint, lower joint, and bell. Simple system, 12 keys, 2 rings (1 brille); wood body with conical bore; nickel-silver keys, rings, and ferrules; low B-flat lever for right thumb on back, with pad in bell; one vent hole in bell; wooden mouthpiece with socket joint.
The tárogató is an instrument that symbolizes Hungary's national identity. This "modernized" version was designed and patented by the Budapest instrument maker Venzel József Schunda (1845-1923) in 1897, who intended it to become an orchestral instrument.
DimensionsOverall length (from tip of mouthpiece to bottom of bell): 721 mm
Top joint: 223 mm
Bottom joint: 252 mm
Bell: 170 mm
Diameter of bell flare (exterior): 80 mm
Diameter of bell flare (interior): 52 mm
Bore at top of top joint: 9.3 mm
Bore at bottom of top joint: 22.5 mm
Bore at bottom of bottom joint: 32.5 mm
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate, 1988
Object number04898
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1960 ca.
1880-1899 ca.
1885-1889 ca.