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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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2OBOE. Rosewood. Part-made model of instrument finally adopted by Mr. Lavigne, to whom this specimen formerly belonged. This instrument was designed in accordance with the Boehm system of fingering. The conical bore enlarges rapidly, and the pad and finger-holes are unusually large. Its lowest note is
4Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
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7BORING BIT, in wooden sheath. Formerly the property of the late Mr. Lavigne. Total length 27½ inches, length of cutting portion 24½ inches. A specimen of a good tool of its kind. Evidently made for the production of the instrument shown by the model No. 193.
9Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
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12OBOE. Of cocuswood. 17 German-silver keys, rings and thumb-plate, descending to b♭. By Boosey and Co., 1890.
14Lent by Messrs. Boosey and Co.
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17OBOE. Of rosewood, to bb. 17 German-silver keys, rings and thumb-plate, going down to bb. By Rudall, Carte and Co., 1890.
19Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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22OBOE. Of ebonite, to bb. 17 German-silver keys, rings and thumb-plate, going down to bb. By Rudall, Carte and Co., 1890.
24Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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