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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
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
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)