Identity area
Reference code
OTUFM 46-9
Title
Eight-key cocuswood flute with wide sterling-silver bands : Rudall and Rose, London
Date(s)
- [ca. 1840] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 flute
Context area
Name of creator
(1908-)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Item is a flute, made by Rudall and Rose in London, with sterling-silver keys with salt-spoon style ends, except for the C and C-sharp keys, which have pewter plugs. The flute is of particular interest in having the 1832 patent head-joint.