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Oboe

Oboe of wood with nickel alloy keys padded with cork. In leather case with letters 'D B' inscribed on the lid. Padded with synthetic fur. Also with four reeds (unusable).

  • Date:
    1895-1930
  • Maker:
    Hawkes & Son [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Nickel;Alloy;Metal;Leather;Skin;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:FIRST CLASS HAWKES & SON DENMAN STREET PICCADILLY CIRCUS LONDON 5110
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 545 mm Max Diam [bell] = 55 mm