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Oboe

Oboe of boxwood with ivory ferrules and two silver keys.

  • Date:
    1755-1794
  • Maker:
    Cahusac [Family]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:CAHUSAC STRAND LONDON [upper body] CAHUSAC LONDON [lower body and bell]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 564 mm Max Diam [bell] = 55 mm