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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute made of glass, in four joints with one extra body joint, with one silver key and silver ferrules. A facetted crystal is set into the head. In a leather covered case padded with a yellow duster.

  • Date:
    1808
  • Maker:
    Laurent [Family]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Paris
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  • Materials:Glass;Silver;Metal;Leather;Skin;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:Laurent a Paris 1808
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 629 mm Max Diam = 29 mm Max L [extra joint] = 209 mm