Thomas Stanesby Sr. (c.1668 – 1734) and Thomas Stanesby Jr (1692 – 1754) were English oboe, flute and recorder-makers of the 18th century. Many of their instruments survive in museum collections around the world, and are widely copied by instrument makers of the present day. English musical instrument makers Duos 18th-century English people Recorder makers Flute makers Oboe makers Year of birth uncertain 1734 deaths