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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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3OBOE D'AMORE, in a. Boxwood, with three square-flapped brass keys mounted upon knobs. The keys give d'♯ and c'; the d'♯ key is made to suit either a right or left handed player. The instrument is tipped with horn, and stamped "P. Wolravpier." The hole for the third finger on the top joint is made double; the bell is pear-shaped and contracted at the mouth. 18th century.
5Lent by the Conservatoire Royal de Musique, Brussels.
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9OBOE D'AMORE, in a. Of light wood, tipped with ivory. There are six finger-holes, two of which are doubled; also two silver keys, giving c' and d'♯. The bell is pear-shaped and contracted at the mouth, where it measures only 1 3/8 inches in diameter. Stamped "Bizey." Length, including staple, 26 1/2 inches. 18th century.
11Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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15TENOR OBOE, in f. Of stained rosewood. There are two flat brass keys on knobs, giving c' and d'♯. Stamped "Millhouse, Newark." Length 28 1/2 inches. 18th century.
17Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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21TENOR OBOE, in f. Of stained boxwood, with two flat brass keys on knobs, giving d'♯ and c'. This instrument stands a fifth below the ordinary oboe of the present day. Stamped "Caleb Gedney." Length 34 inches. Early 18th century.
23Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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