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Flute

Rosewood; silver plated mounts and keywork: the Radcliff flute, derived from the Carte 1851 system with some additional facilities; closed G sharp. Cylinder bore. Perhaps a composite instrument. In fitted case lined with green velvet, with cleaning rod and grease box.

  • Date:
    late 19th to early 20th century
  • Maker:
    Rudall, Carte & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    London
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  • Inscriptions:On head: "[crown mark] / RUDALL / CARTE & CO. / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 655mm