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Oboe

Oboe of boxwood, with three silver keys and ivory bell ring. With bulb top.

  • Date:
    early 19th century
  • Maker:
    Milhouse, William [Person]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
  • Culture:
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Silver;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:W. MILHOUSE LONDON [on all joints] W. PARKE INVR [on one key]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 567 mm Max Diam [bell] = 60 mm