Soprano ophicleide in B-flat, Adolphe, mid-19th century

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Soprano ophicleide in B-flat, mid-19th century, France, French, Brass, 25 11/16 × 6 13/16 × 11 1/2 in. ( × × cm), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated, Adolphe (Antoine Joseph) Sax (Belgian, Dinant, Belgium 1814–1894 Paris), The ophicleide is a low brass instument that was used in bands and orchestras during the nineteenth century. It was replaced by the tuba. In seeking to create a loud, low woodwind instrument, Adolphe Sax experimented with placing a bass clarinet mouthpiece on an ophicleide

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