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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of boxwood with ivory ferrules and one silver key. With two extra upper body joints.

  • Date:
    1785-1800
  • Maker:
    Potter, Richard [Person]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Boxwood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:POTTER JOHNSON'S COURT FLEET STREET LONDON [head] POTTER LONDON [all other joints] the upper body joints are numbered 4, 5, 6
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 628 mm Max L [body 5] = 240 mm Max L [body 6] = 197 mm