Now, the oboe was made by Buffet Crampon in the late 19th century, but I can't give a year as there is no serial number. That could mean its before 1885, when Buffet started putting # on their horns, or there could be another reason. This is a Boehm system oboe, an idea that didn't catch on, and is rare in consequence!

It has been torn down, soaked it in oil for about a month, and swedged and countersunk the mechanism as necessary. The keys, posts and body were buffed. I installed all new corks and black leather pads. The ring around the lower body tenon receiver was broken, so it was silver soldered, cleaned and refit it to the body. Key work and toneholes are in excellent shape, and there were no cracks. 

My repair tech wrote "The biggest challenge was set up, as I've never worked on a Boehm system oboe (and couldn't find anyone else who had either), so I had to experiment with different thicknesses of cork to adjust opening and key height, and had to partially assemble and disassemble the instrument over and over to get good opening heights and reduce lost motion. I played it as much as I could figure out, based on my experience of other Boehm system instruments, and got about 2 octaves chromatically, which convinced me that everything is at least sealing and properly regulated. Final intonation adjustment is left to the buyer's tech, as it could vary with reed and embouchure."

I picked this oboe up at an estate sale. Was told the father was a professional musician with an orchestra. Instrument was in dull condition, but with no cracks. I could not stand to see a beautiful instrument like this be discarded, so I invested in it's restoration. It is a rare Instrument indeed, and would be an outstanding piece to add to any collection. God Bless and Happy Bidding.

Will be well packed and insured, as it has no case.