Clarinet in B-flat

Date1825-1833

Maker John Ashton

OriginAmerica, New Hampshire, Winchester

MediumBoxwood, ivory, brass

DimensionsOL: 23 7/8" (5 keys); 3 1/8" widest point of bell

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

Object number2006-91

DescriptionA five-key clarinet in B-flat made by J. Ashton Co. of Boston. The body is made of boxwood in five sections, with 4 (originally 6) ivory rings at the joints, and brass keys. Two ivory rings have been replaced with brass rings.
Inscribedsee "marks"
MarkingsStamped at top and bottom with J ASHTON & CO / BOSTON / B, also a logo - possibly an eagle clutching arrows
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Dan F. Morse and Phyllis A. Morse, acquired by CW in 2006