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Flute (1832 Boehm system)

Rudall & Rose (English, active 1821–1852)
about 1845
Object Place: London, England

Medium/Technique Cocuswood, silver
Dimensions Length 66.4 cm (26 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Otis Norcross Fund
Accession Number1989.204
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsMusical instrumentsAerophones

DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Varnished cocuswood. Silver rings and headcap. Metal liner in headjoint and barrel and patent tuning mechanism operated by headcap. Made in three parts: headjoint/barrel (connected by tuning mechanism), bodyjoint, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. 1832 Boehm system with ring- keys and open g-sharp' key.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint and footjoint: [quatrefoil] / RUDALL & ROSE / LONDON / [quatrefoil]; stamped on bodyjoint: [quatrefoil] / RUDALL & ROSE / NO 1 TAVISTOCK STREET / COVENT GARDEN / LONDON/ [quatrefoil] / 103; engraved on headcap: [surrounding a royal crest: RUDALL & ROSE / PATENTEES]
Provenance1989, sold by David Shorey, Bowdoinham, Maine, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 21, 1989)