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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, in a. An old English watchman's waight or hobo, of the latter part of the 17th century. Of light wood, with six finger-holes, two of which are doubled, and three engraved silver keys giving c'♯ and d'♯; the d'♯ key is in duplicate to suit a right or left handed player. The ivory tips, with which this specimen is ornamented, are peculiarly large and heavy. The tone of this instrument resembles, in many respects, that of the more ancient schalmey, discarded in the previous century. Length, including crook, 25³⁄₄ inches.
4Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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7BASSET OBOE or BARYTON, in c. An octave below the ordinary oboe. Of rosewood, with four brass keys (including a speaker key), giving d'♯, c'♯, and c'♭. From the shape of the keys this instrument would appear to be of the early middle part of the 18th century. There is no maker's name. Length 39½ inches.
9Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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12TENOR OBOE, in f. Of boxwood, with three flat brass keys. The keys give c' and d'♯, the d'♯ key being in duplicate, for either right or left handed players. Stamped "Lindner." Length 33½ inches.
14Lent by Mr. Césare Snoeck.
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17COR ANGLAIS, in f. Of stained wood, with nine capped brass keys on knobs. The keys give c'', b''b, g'♯, f'♯ (in conjunction with hole), f', d'♯, c'♯, c', and b. The body of the instrument is bent in the middle at an angle of 120°, and the joint is of ivory. Stamped "Kuss, Wien." Length 31 inches.
19Lent by E. Renton, Esq.
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