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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of grenadillo wood, with silver ferrules and one silver key, ivory cap and ivory embouchure. With two extra upper body joints. In a wooden box lined with black textile.

  • Date:
    first half 19th century
  • Maker:
    Bühner & Keller
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Strasbourg
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  • Materials:Grenadillo;Wood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal;Horn;Textile
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  • Inscriptions:[animal?] BUHNER & KELLER [animal?]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L [with body 1] = 630 mm Max L [body 2] = 216 mm Max L [body 3] = 208 mm