422.112 (Single) reedpipes with double (or quadruple) reeds with conical bore

Oboe. Rosewood body. Nickel silver keys with fish skin pads. Key system is a combination of the three-ring conservatoire and thumbplate systems. Articulated cross-F key and B/C-sharp and complex half-hole plate with two vents under a single plate. Brille key. Two joints: upper joint and integrated lower joint/bell. Stamped inscription on both joints, incorporating a castle emblem: BARRET/A.LONDRES/BREVETE/TRIEBERT/A.PARIS; First ring key on lower joint is stamped: TRIE…

overall: 22.5591 x 1.9685 x 1.9685 in.; 573 x 50 x 50 mm;

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2004.862
Date
1875-1900
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 573 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
rosewood; nickel silver; cork; fish skin; copper alloy; steel; felt
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
In storage
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