Great bass shawm in C by John Hanchet, Essen, circa 1980, be...

Hammer

£4,800

Great bass shawm in C by John Hanchet, Essen, circa 1980, bearing the maker's trip 'h' stamp, the tubing of maple, with four brass keys, two for C and C# with fishtailed touchpieces, two further keys extending the range down to B and A, the bell rim with pierced brass mounts, with brass crook and two reeds, total length including crook 11' 8 1/2", 357cm