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Double-reed metal contrabass made entirely of brass. Double-coiled configuration with S-shaped, detachable crook. Seventeen keys with modern-style cups, mounted on posts with rods, affixed on plates. Two water-keys: one on crook and the other on the second bow. Lowest note: D. Nominal pitch: E-flat. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: BOOSEY & CO / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 7458
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
  • Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
  • Measurements:Height: 1045mm; Bell diameter: 235mm