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Piccolo flute

Ebony, in three joints, with two nickel silver mounts. Two of the mounts are now missing and the remaining two both have pieces missing. Six circular silver-plated keys, mounted on metal pillars. Metal-sleeved sliding tuning-barrel, with cork stopper, in the head joint. Pitch of the instrument: D.

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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Overall length 310mm, length from centre of mouth-hole to foot 257mm, bore of head joint 10.4mm, bore of foot 7.6mm