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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of ebony, in four joints, with ivory ferrules and six silver keys.

  • Date:
    1780
  • Maker:
    Potter, Richard [Person]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Ebony;Wood;Plant;Silver;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Inscriptions:POTTER SENIOR LONDON 1780 [on foot] POTTER SENIOR [on other joints, upper body joint also marked 4]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 670 mm Max Diam (head) = 27 mm