Original classical bassoon for sale, second half of the 18th century.
This bassoon has no stamp, likely to have been sanded away at some point in its history, which sometimes happens during re-finishing. The body and keywork design, though, indicates that it was made by Ignaz Huittl between 1750-1800.
Comparisons with other Huittl bassoons show close similarities, for example this Huittl stamped bassoon on David Rachor’s database. The wooden keywork mounts share a close resemblance to this instrument, as well as the shape of the bell joint and the flared collar on the top of the long joint.
This is a 6 key instrument. It does not have a case or crook, but we can provide a baroque/classical bassoon gig bag at additional cost.
Sold on commission on behalf of a private vendor.
