Oboe. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentOboe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerG. Lacroix |
Date MadeCirca 1880 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood with german silver keys and two ferrules at the sockets. The reed-well is conical without a step. Only the R1 keys, the E♭-dup and low B keys are levers. The low C key lowers the R2 and 3 rings and closes the brille. L0: 81. L1: PP; 82. L2: T. L3: T. L4: G♯; E♭-dup; low B. R0: sup. R1: T; B♭; C. R2: R. R3: R; F. R4: low C; C♯; E♭. Keymount type: pillars. Keyhead type: cups. Stamped on bell and middle section with "G. LACROIX". |
NotesSimon Milton, 19.2.11. |
Measurements555. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number5596 |