[Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770-1827)] Pink Ivory Pass to First Quartet Cycle PerformanceRare and important ivory ticket pass to the London Beethoven Quartett Society where the monumental String Quartets were first performed as a cycle. Handpainted on pink stained ivory, the pass reads "Honor to Beethoven," the chair number "55", and "Quartett Society." 37mm, 4. 38g. Crack to center, else in fine condition. Founded by London musician and impressario, Thomas Massa Alsager, the Society was first a private place for musicians to rehearse and