A KEYBOARD that was used by an English rock band is to be auctioned next month.

The Fender Rhodes electric piano was used by Eric Stewart, former member of 10cc, in many of the band's greatest hits including: Dreadlock Holiday, Life is a Minestrone, The Wall Street Shuffle and I’m Not in Love.

It is expected to sell between £6,000-£10,000, and will be auctioned at Gardiner Houlgate, Corsham, September 11-13.

Luke Hobbs, auctioneer, said: “This keyboard is probably the most significant piece of 10cc memorabilia ever to come onto the market.

"It really is an iconic piece of British pop history."