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Flute

Possibly composite. Dark brown wood; ivory mounts except for one narrow silver band on head; eight silver keys with "saltspoon" covers mounted in turned blocks: metal lined head and tuning slide.

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  • Inscriptions:On left and right hand and foot sections only: "NICHOLSON / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 668mm