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Flageolet in A flat

5 Keys. 5 sections in grenadilla: beak: 60.2mm; wind cap: 86mm; head joint: 85.4mm; middle: 86.2mm; lower:137.1mm; mother of pearl beak mouthpiece mounted in silver cap: 59.5mm. Two thumb holes, four finger holes, five modern style silver keys mounted by post and axles on plates. (all on lower joint). Three silver ferrules at the end of each joint and a silver end ferrule/cap. Springs attached to underside of keys by pins.

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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:392.7mm (including beak).