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Musette

Musette of cocuswood made in two joints: the body joint and the bell joint. String-lapped tenon. Nickel-silver plated ferrules, reed receiver and six keys. The keys are pillar mounted with saltspoon cup covers and leather pads. No inscriptions.

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  • Materials:string, leather, steel, nickel silver-plating, copper alloy, grenadilla
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 360 x 42 x 42 mm