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Lot 91:
Description
This lot comprises three vintage recorders of various sizes, all manufactured in England from dark brown resin. The first instrument is a Dolmetsch tenor recorder, stamped on the head joint with a heart-shaped logo and the text DOLMETSCH TENOR BS.4499 MADE IN ENGLAND and DOLONITE RECORDER PART 2A. It is fitted with brass-coloured metal keys at the foot joint. The BS.4499 mark denotes the British Standard for recorders from 1969 onwards. The second instrument is a Dolmetsch treble recorder, stamped MADE IN ENGLAND DOLMETSCH TREBLE RECORDER PATENT APPLIED FOR. The third is a Schott descant recorder in C, stamped SCHOTT’S C DESCANT MADE IN ENGLAND REGd DESIGN. All three instruments are of three-piece construction, consisting of a head joint, middle joint, and foot joint.
Condition report:
The instruments appear to be in good used condition with typical signs of surface wear and handling. The brass keys on the tenor recorder are present and appear functional. There is minor surface wear and slight discolouration around the labium of the treble recorder. All pieces appear structurally sound. No cases are included.
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