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Flute
Rudall, Carte & Company (English, active about 1872–1955)
1888
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver, cocuswood
Dimensions
Length 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2004.480
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CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionCylindrical-bore body of silver with foliate engraving on barrel headjoint. Closed G-sharp key. Gold key springs. Alternate headjoint of cocuswood with fittings of silver. Protective sleeves of silver for both headjoints. Includes original leather covered hardshell case with cleaning rod of cocuswood and nickel silver (concealing small screwdriver), cork-grease container, crutch, and key for case. A=452 cps.
InscriptionsEngraved on body: Rudall Carte & Co. / 23. Berners Street. / London. W.; engraved on reverse side: 1759; stamped on alternate headjoint: [crown] / RUDALL / CARTE & Co. / LONDON
ProvenanceBefore 2004, likely the property of a gentleman, Clinton, Massachusetts; by inheritance to his daughter; by inheritance to her son, Boston, Massachusetts; 2004, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 23, 2004)