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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of ivory with silver ferrules. With one silver key. Incised in the cap is 'WM. CLARE 1789'.

  • Date:
    late 18th century
  • Maker:
    Thomas Cahusac? William Maurice Cahusac?
  • 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 MW [on all joints]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 613 mm Max Diam [head] = 27 mm