Clarinet in B-Flat

Date1816-1830

Maker Metzler

MediumBoxwood, ivory, brass

DimensionsOL: 25 3/4" (6 keys); 3 1/8" at widest point of bell

Credit LinePartial Gift from Dan F. and Phyllis A. Morse and Museum Purchase

Object number2006-89

DescriptionA six-key clarinet in B-flat made by Metzler of London. The boxwood body is made in 5 sections plus black wood mouthpiece, 6 ivory rings, and brass keys.
Inscribedsee "marks"
Markingsmain section: METZLER / LONDON / 105 WARDOUR ST
bottom section: METZLER / LONDON / 105 WARDOUR ST
section above bottom: METZLER/LONDON
mouthpiece: METZLER/LONDON
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dan F. Morse and Phyllis A. Morse, acquired by CW in 2006.
The Morses purchased this from a dealer in Brimfield in September of 1990.