Alternative TitleTenor oboe. |
InstrumentTenor oboe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerThomas Collier |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; London; Europe; England |
Date MadeCirca 1770 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood with brass keys and ivory ferrules at the reed well and socket, there is also an ivory bell ring. The instrument is built straight in two sections with no curve or `knee-joint'. The bell flares only slightly and there is no Liebesfuß. The low C key has a fish-tail touchpiece despite the lack of a second E♭ key.
2 keys
Keymount type: raised rings; SATK. Keyhead type: flat, square.
Stamped on both sections with "T. COLLIER / LONDON" / motif of lion rampant.
Repair History: Crook probably not original.
Technical drawing available from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/ |
NotesS. Milton, 1993. |
Measurements751. |
ProvenanceLent by Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries, '42-68ap. |
CollectionGlen Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number1713 |