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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
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
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)