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Abbreviation

Debey

Surname

Debey

Given Name

Dates

early 18th century

Provenance

Flanders, but has been considered French

Notes

The reading of the mark de Bey is Dutch (ie de bij) and means the bee. Thus Debey was most likely Flemish, as is suggested by the design of his recorders.

Other extant instruments by him include an oboe (GB: Oxford) and an incomplete oboe d’amore (B: Brugges).

Maker's mark: I/DEBEY·/bee (seen front on)

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