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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of ivory, with one silver key incised DCM, and silver ferrule at the top of the foot and bottom of the head. With two extra upper body joints. In a wooden box lined with blue textile, with spaces for three more upper body joints.

  • Date:
    second quarter 18th century
  • Maker:
    John Just Schuchart
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Silver;Metal;Wood;Plant;Textile
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  • Inscriptions:SCHUCHART [on all joints]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L [foot+ lower body] = 239 mm Max L [head] = 222 mm Lengths of upper body joints: 232 mm, 218 mm, 200 mm