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Flute

The head and right hand sections of ebony; the left hand section and foot of (?) rosewood; ivory mounts: one silver key with square cover mounted in a turned block; the key embossed: (1) on the touch piece with a dragon's face; (2) on the shank with a formal decoration; (3) on the cover with I 0/1768.

  • Date:
    18th century
  • Maker:
    Stanesby junior, Thomas
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    London
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  • Inscriptions:On left hand and foot sections: "STANESBY / JUNIOR"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 605mm