Lots 6-13 were bought by Lady Rouse Boughton or her family during the 18th and early 19th Centuries and are offered by a direct descendant. Printed music from the same source will be included in a sale on 26 June 1996.
A TWO-KEYED BOXWOOD OBOE
BY CALEB GEDNEY
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A TWO-KEYED BOXWOOD OBOE
by Caleb Gedney
Stamped Caleb Gedney; brass keys (possibly replacements), the C key with fishtail touchpiece, length 23 1/8in. (58.8cm.); and a three-keyed boxwood oboe by Caleb Gedney stamped Caleb Gedney; brass keys (possibly replacements), lacking two joints (2)
by Caleb Gedney
Stamped Caleb Gedney; brass keys (possibly replacements), the C key with fishtail touchpiece, length 23 1/8in. (58.8cm.); and a three-keyed boxwood oboe by Caleb Gedney stamped Caleb Gedney; brass keys (possibly replacements), lacking two joints (2)