Clarinet in E-flat

Theodore Berteling

ca. 1880–90 · Ivory, nickel-silver, rosewood · Musical Instruments

A slightly extended version of the traditional 13-key clarinet. The extras include an unusual connecting lever for the lowest key and a double a-flat key. Ivory with rosewood mouthpiece, silver keys and mounts.

Artist

Theodore Berteling

Date

ca. 1880–90

Medium

Ivory, nickel-silver, rosewood

Culture

American

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1982