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Flute

Rosewood; nickel silver mounts and keys: the finger holes large, four with cover plates; the keys other than the cross F mounted in turned blocks; the covered hole mechanism on pillars and rod axles. The upper two finger plates may originally have been pierced. The foot keys plug type. In fitted case.

  • Date:
    circa 1875
  • Maker:
    Boosey & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    London
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  • Inscriptions:On head and foot: "BOOSEY & CO. / LONDON / 11451"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 660mm