EditorialHelen Harris, whose intricate mouthpieces of gold and diamonds are worn by a number of famous clients, in New York, Oct. 6, 2021. (Rafael Rios/The New York Times)
EditorialRussian bassoon, Russian bassoon with copper fittings and mouthpieces and valves. The cup is lost., Stengel, Bayreuth, c. 1830, wood (plant material), copper (metal), h 67.5 cm ? w 10.4 cm ? d 7.0 cm.