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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of rosewood, with ivory ferrules except at the top of the head where there is a copper alloy ferrule. With four copper alloy keys.

  • Date:
    second half 18th century
  • Maker:
    Cahusac
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Rosewood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Copper;Alloy;Metal
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  • Inscriptions:CAHUSAC LONDON
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 594 mm Max Diam [head] = 29 mm