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Oboe;Oboe Part

Oboe, stained boxwood, ivory mounts, two silver keys. Originally fitted with Cahusac bell, of stained boxwood with ivory mount, with two holes. Now with Astor bell.

  • Date:
    last quarter 18th century
  • Maker:
    Astor/ Cahusac
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 588 mm Max Diam [bell] = 60 mm Cahusac bell: L = 157 mm Diam = 59 mm