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Ophicleide

Ophicleide in Bb of brass, with 11 keys, silver mouthpiece with brass rim, socket for attaching a music holder.

  • Date:
    1829
  • Maker:
    P. Turton
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    Ireland, Dublin
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  • Materials:Brass;Silver;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:OPHICLEIDE OR QUINTE-TUBE HALARY INVENTOR MADE BY P. TURTON 5 WORMWOOD-GATE DUBLIN 1829
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 1090 mm Max Diam [bell] = 217 mm