Romantic-period bassoon with flared bell for sale, made by Koch, Wien.
Koch was a family concern comprising a father and three sons. Started by Stephan (died 1828), succeeded by his son Franz (died 1859), succeeded by his younger son Stephan Junior (1).
Ref: (1) William Waterhouse, 'The New Langwill Index' (1993) p. 208.
This is a 14 key bassoon. It does not have a case or crook.
Commission sale on behalf of a private vendor.
