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Author: BartHx
Date: 2013-07-06 01:04
I was given what appears to be an old clarinet to add to my collection of odd instruments. Other than a very low serial number (3031) the only marking on it is on the bell and says Othello, Milano. It is one of two I was given in return for putting new pads on a Bundy for a child who wants to step up from a recorder.
The original case is in reasonably good condition and has a ribbon across the inside corner of the lid that says "Othello". It also includes a cut out in the shape of a lyre. Based on the color of the tarnish, the keys seem to be nickel. The body material is wood. Except for the throat G#/A keys and the bridge key, the keys are extremely similar in shape and appearance to those on my pre-WWII Kohlert. Unlike the Kohlert, the G# and A keys each are mounted on two posts rather than having a single post for both of the threaded ends of the pivot rods. Like most, more modern, clarinets the bridge key has wings on either side to make it easier to line up. However, on this one, the wings are a separate piece rather directly forged as part of the key. I have no idea, yet, if it is high or low pitch.
I will be restoring it as time permits and, if it is appropriate, it will probably be donated to a local school. I am just curious if anyone might have heard of or know anything about an Othello.
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Author: BartHx
Date: 2013-07-06 01:08
The only things I find in the archives for Othello refer to the opera. I rather doubt that they made a special instrument just for that. :^)
Post Edited (2013-07-06 01:11)
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-07-06 02:15
Is it very black? Did it come with a blond boxwood mate? Is it jealous? ![[tongue]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie6.gif)
Ken Shaw
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