422.112

Three-keyed oboe stamped Lehner. Index card reads: Three brass keys (D sharp duplicated), flat, square, mounted in blocks. Twin holes for lowest finger on upper joint. Lowest note C. Boxwood; ivory mounts. ("from the Adam Carse Collection"). Good condition. Re-pad keys and clean generally. Provide staple and reed.Stamped 'F.LEHNER' , 'FL' as a monogram and '2' on all three joints.
overall: 575 x 50 mm

Many of the UK's musical instrument collectors of the early 20th century were evidently on friendly terms, and instruments often changed hands between them. This oboe was acquired by the Horniman Museum as part of the Percy Bull Collection, but it had previously belonged to Adam Carse.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M15.10.48/182
Date
1775-1800
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 575 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; ivory; copper alloy; metal
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side D - Listening to Order > Case D1 - The Carse Collection
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