423.213

Russian bassoon, dark stained wood, brass mounts, unlined sockets. Three brass keys. Closely folded crook (two bends) with semi-circular mouthpipe. Brass bell, dragon's head shaped, decorated in reddish brown (perhaps over original colour). Mouthpiece probably original. One key removed and hole stopped. Upper ends of butt and bass joint cracked. Stamped: Jeantet Lyon.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/246
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 1140 x 350 x 198 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; copper alloy; iron; paint; vegetable fibre; leather
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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