422.112-7 (Single) reedpipes with double (or quadruple) reeds with conical bore with fingerhole stopping

Oboe. Black plastic body with nickel keywork and ferrules. Fish skin pads.
Three joints. Cork lapped tenons. Lower joint stamped: MADE IN ENGLAND; Bell stamped: BOOSEY/&/HAWKES/LONDON/REGENT; both inscriptions are highlighted in gold paint. The serial number 454763 is stamped on all three joints.

Transcription of workshop order book production information: J/C no.: 3379815; Date issued: 11th Mar. 1976 (570); No. of instrument: 454763; Stamping: Regent; Customer: wholesale; Date complete: 2nd Apr. 1976; D.O.S no.: 227

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2004.1004
Date
1976
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 602 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
plastic; nickel; cork; steel; fish skin
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
In storage
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