1929 to present So, two Loree oboes exist with a 'DD' at the beginning of the. Re: F.Loree Oboe.Serial Number help please Author: Date: 03:00 First set of Loree serial numbers: A1-Z99 1881-1910 Second set of Loree serial numbers ('double letter'): AA1-AA99, then onto BB1-BB99 and so on to ZZ99 1910-1929 Third set of Loree serial numbers: AA1-AZ99, then BA1 (BA01)- BZ99, and so on. For chronological chart of serial numbers see Lars Kirmser serial number pages.
LOREE - The most famous maker of all, founded 1881. Loree oboes have truly thin walls, thus a truly 'bright' sound.
