Saxo-oboe, nominal pitch: C

Kohlert

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Alternative Title

Saxo-oboe.

Instrument

Oboe

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Kohlert

Date Made

1930s

Description

Technical description: Silver or silver plated. Built in 2 sections - the bell is not separate although the low B♭ key has a separate linkage as if the bell could be removed. The R4 keys have rollers as on the saxophone. The L4 low C♯ and low B keys have rollers but not the Low B♭ key which is mounted over the low B key. The keywork operates as on the modern saxophone, the only differences being; firstly the rings on L3 and R1, 2 and 3 and secondly the G♯ key is not duplicated by the other L4 keys. The narrow bore of the instrument means that the supports for L0 and R0 are mounted away from the instrument. The tenon is corked. There is a support for a music holder on the lower joint above the R1 hole. System: Saxophone fingering system L0: sup.; 8. L1: P; bis key; high D; high D♯. L2: P; high F. L3: R. L4: G♯; low C♯; low B; low B♭. R0: sup. R1: R; B♭; C-alt; high E. R2: R. R3: R; F♯-alt. R4: E♭; low C. Keymount type: pillars. Keyhead type: cups. Performance characteristics: An assessment was not possible because of the condition of the keywork. Usable pitch: possibly A₄ = 435 Hz Signature/Marks: on bell: "V. KOHLERT / SONS / GRASLITZ / BOHEMIA" within three double circles with flowers and leaves above and below. Playing accessories: There is a separate metal mouthpiece with metal ligature suitable for a single reed as an alternative to double reed. Both are stamped "V. KOHLERT / SÖHNE / GRASLITZ" shaped in a circle. Repair History: The support for a music holder has been added with visible solder.

Notes

S. Milton, 11.8.09.

Measurements

598.

Provenance

Purchased with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions (administered for the Government by the National Museums of Scotland), 2005.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

4442

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