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Oboe

Oboe of boxwood, with three silver keys and ivory mounts. The keys are incised with rosettes.With bulb top. An old crack in the upper joint has been repaired with brass butterflies.

  • Date:
    c.1890
  • Maker:
    Anonymous
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England?
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Silver;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Brass;Metal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L [without reed] = 595 mm Max Diam [bell] = 66 mm