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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of boxwood, in four joints, with ivory ferrules and five metal keys (silver?). With two extra upper body joints.

  • Date:
    third quarter 18th century
  • Maker:
    Collier, Thomas [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:T. COLLIER LONDON [sun] [on all joints] the upper body joints are also numbered 4, 5, 6
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 630 mm Max L [body 4] = 215 mm Max L [body 5] = 206 mm