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Oboe

Firma Heckel · c. 1850 · ivory; ebony (wood); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Oboe of palmwood with typical keywork: two open rings, eleven keys with 'bassoon rollers' (to allow easy sliding) and a 'bass key' B over the back. The third hole is double. The oboe has four ivory rings and a removable tuning joint. Marked on all parts: HECKEL / BIEBRICH.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

musical instrument wind instrument oboe

Credit lineOboe. c. 1850. Firma Heckel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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