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Flute in B flat

5 keys. 2 sections of cocus. Head joint: 154mm; main joint: 235mm. 5 keys with modern style salt spoon key flaps mounted by post and axles. Spring attached by rivets to underside of key, spring ends rest on round metal plugs recessed into the wood. Large and slightly oval embouchure hole.

  • Date:
    late 19th century
  • Maker:
    G. Potter & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    Aldershot (Timezone: Europe/London)
  • Culture:
  • Period:late 19th century
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on Head joint: “GEO. POTTER & CO / ALDERSHOT”
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:389mm total length