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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of rosewood, with ivory ferrules and four silver keys. With two extra upper body joints. In a wooden box lined with red textile.

  • Date:
    first half 19th century
  • Maker:
    Bellissent
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Paris
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  • Materials:Rosewood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal;Wood;Textile
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  • Inscriptions:[harp] BELLISSENT A PARIS [crown] #
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L [with body 2] = 626 mm Max L [body 1] = 225 mm Max L [body 3] = 210 mm