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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of ivory with silver ferrules. Originally with one silver key on the foot, now with a second silver key on the upper body joint. With letters JM incised in the cap.

  • Date:
    second half 18th century
  • Maker:
    Cahusac, Thomas I [Person]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:CAHUSAC LONDON [on all joints]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 595 mm Max Diam [head] = 28 mm