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Piccolo in G

1 Key. Boxwood with ivory ferrules in two sections. 1 brass key with square flap (flap design F ) mounted by a raised block. Spring attached by rivet to the underside of the key. Slightly oval embouchure hole. Head joint: 108mm; main joint: 150mm.

  • Date:
    c.1826-56
  • Maker:
    Bilton, Richard [Person]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on head joint: “BILTON/ LONDON”/ [motif: unicorn’s head] / “9 [3] WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE ROAD”;|Stamped on body: “BILTON/ LONDON”/ [motif: unicorn’s head]
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:246mm.