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

Oboe. Rosewood body with nickel silver keys, reed receiver and tenon ring. Conservatiore system fingering. Combined thumbplate, articulated cross-F key closed by brille and C key, articulated G. Two joints: upper joint and integrated lower joint/bell. Unusual long bell shape. Cork lapped tenon. Upper joint is stamped: BREVETE/TRIEBERT/A PARIS; Lower joint/bell is stamped: BREVETE/TRIEBERT; Both inscriptions incorporate a castle motif beneath the word BREVETE.
overall: 23.0315 x 1.8898 x 1.8898 in.; 585 x 48 x 48 mm

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
2004.892
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 585 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
rosewood; copper alloy; nickel silver-plating; fish skin; cork; steel
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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