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Double flageolet

Boxwood; ivory mounts: the pipes of unequal length: the keys of silver with ornately square covers (two with round covers) mounted in turned blocks; wind cutters to both pipes; eight keys to each pipe: the finger holes of varying size, not marked, and with three spacing studs only: in fitted wooden case.

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  • Inscriptions:On windcap: "NEW / PATENT / HASTRICK / HOLBORN / HILL / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Overall: 550. Right hand pipe length: 381mm. Left hand pipe length: 331mm.