InstrumentOboe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerW Milhouse |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; London; Europe; England |
Date MadeCirca 1800 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood with silver keys. There is an onion shaped baluster at the top of the instrument. The low C key has a fish-tail touchpiece despite the lack of a third key. There are two vent-holes in the bell. There is an inward flange at the base of the bell.
Keymount type: raised rings; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat, octagonal.
2 keys
Stamped on all three sections with "W.MILHOUSE / LONDON".
Usuable pitch: A = 415 Hz
Performance characteristics: Generally a clear and precise response with very good intonation, although there are some difficult notes, most noticeably C5 and E4.
Specific usage history: Bought for use in Kilravock Castle, Inverness-shire.
Technical drawing available from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/ |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Bought for use in Kilravock Castle, Inverness-shire. |
NotesS. Milton, 1993. |
Measurements571. |
ProvenancePurchased by current owner from Elizabeth Rose, Kilravock Castle.; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2003 |