Jacques Albert System - German Silver - Cocuswood-Sunburst - - Oboe - Belgium - 1900

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Jacques Albert Système Albert oboe in German silver with a cocuswood sunburst, made in Belgium in 1900, in very good physical condition, not tested functionally, weighing 840 g, 40 cm long by 5.5 cm high by 8.5 cm wide, pitched at A=435 Hz, includes a bass case and has no serial number indicating an older pre-1910 model.

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Description from the seller

This instrument features the 'Système Albert', which Jacques Albert patented in 1900.

Pitch in ‘Diapason Normal” A=435Hz.

I asked, and got it inspected by the fames Stefaan Verdegem in Belgium. (Conservatorium Brussel)
He is an expert in period performance, specializing in the 19th-century oboe and English horn (cor anglais)
Received documentation of old news reports and history of the Oboe.


Tis Oboecan also been seen in the museum in Antwerp called (Het Vleeshuis)

It is marked JACQUES ALBERT on all three body sections:

motif: sunburst / JACQUES ALBERT / BRUXELLES / motif: sunburst


It is made of German silver and Cocuswood.

No Serial number, this indicates an older model then the 1910 editions.


The Oboe is in very good condition; the case still functions perfectly, though it shows significant wear.
Original key not included.
Documentation History can be sent after purges if asked for.

This instrument features the 'Système Albert', which Jacques Albert patented in 1900.

Pitch in ‘Diapason Normal” A=435Hz.

I asked, and got it inspected by the fames Stefaan Verdegem in Belgium. (Conservatorium Brussel)
He is an expert in period performance, specializing in the 19th-century oboe and English horn (cor anglais)
Received documentation of old news reports and history of the Oboe.


Tis Oboecan also been seen in the museum in Antwerp called (Het Vleeshuis)

It is marked JACQUES ALBERT on all three body sections:

motif: sunburst / JACQUES ALBERT / BRUXELLES / motif: sunburst


It is made of German silver and Cocuswood.

No Serial number, this indicates an older model then the 1910 editions.


The Oboe is in very good condition; the case still functions perfectly, though it shows significant wear.
Original key not included.
Documentation History can be sent after purges if asked for.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Multiple models
No
Model
Jacques Albert System - German Silver - Cocuswood-Sunburst
Country of origin
Belgium
Year of manufacture
1900
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Bass Case
Weight
840 g
Material
cocuswood
Functional condition
Not tested
Height
5.5 cm
Length
40 cm
Width
8.5 cm
BelgiumVerified
46
Objects sold
100%
Private

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