Used Vintage Buffet Academy Model Wood Oboe w\case*NO RESERVE*NOT WORKING*

Description

Used vintage Buffet Academy Model wood oboe, serial number is 1845, NOT WORKING, that serial number is stamped on the upper joint and lower joint, includes case, all keys present, the wood of the upper joint is in decent shape, there is no evidence of crack repairs in the upper and lower joints, the pads are a combination of cork and bladder pads, all of the pads are older and dis-colored, this oboe has been sitting for awhile and will need pad work, adjustments and alignments in order to get playing again, it would also benefit from a
disassemble and cleaning\polishing, the plating of the keys is in ok shape, tarnished and has
plating
wear on the upper and lower stack main keys, several scratches throughout the upper joint, the middle tenon cork is intact, but is on the old side, the wood of the lower joint is in decent shape, I do not see any cracks or signs of crack repair in the lower joint, some scratching throughout the lower joint, the bell tenon cork is old, but intact, the thumb rest is secure, the bell is included and the bell key is functional, the bell rim does have some chips on the bell flair, the case is included and is poor shape, the top inside lid is not secure, both latches work, the handle is intact.
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This is a NO RESERVE auction.
Currently shipping domestically via UPS.
Currently shipping internationally via eBays Global Shipping Program.