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Transverse flute (head only)
Head and barrel joints of side-blown flute made in boxwood with ivory rings. The head is lined with metal and has a metal tuning slide with barrel. The cap is missing. Circular embouchure hole (probably adultered).
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1826–56 - Maker:
Bilton, Richard [Person] - Collection:
Museum of Army Music - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on barrel: BILTON / LONDON / [unicorn head] / 93 , WESTMINSTER - / BRIDGE ROAD (curved)
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
- Repository:Museum of Army Music
- Measurements:Length: 225mm