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Black wood with lacquered surface; nickel silver mounts and keywork: Sharpe's own system; the right hand mechanism similar to the Boehm flute; the left hand mechanism with thumb plate and Barret action: automatic octaves, by side key only: compass to B flat.

  • Date:
    late 19th century
  • Maker:
    Sharpe, John [Person]
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Pudsey
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  • Inscriptions:Engraved on bell mount: "J.SHARPE, PUDSEY NR. LEEDS 85"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 580mm.