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Flute

Rosewood; broad silver mounts with a chased decoration; silver keywork: a version of Boehm's flute of 1832; the foot keys of plug type; Dorus G sharp: metal lined tuning head. Conical bore. In fitted rosewood case (lined blue velvet) with keys and various accessories.

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  • Inscriptions:On head socket: "T.Prowse / Hanway Street / London"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 666mm