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Flute

Clementi & Co. (English, active 1802–1831)
1800–25
Object Place: London, England

Medium/Technique Fruitwood, ivory, silver, pewter
Dimensions Length 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert M. Metcalf, Jr. and his sister Olive R. Metcalf
Accession Number1979.550
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsMusical instrumentsAerophones

DescriptionIn C. Conoidal bore. Fruitwood, varnished dark brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Slightly elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. One square key (Young type F) of silver (d-sharp'), mounted on ring with SATK. Includes clip-on mouthpiece of pewter.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint: CLEMENTI & CO / LONDON
Provenance1979, gift of Robert F. Metcalf, Watertown, Massachusetts, and Olive R. Metcalf, Georgetown, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 14, 1979)