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Rudall & Rose 5060
No. 1 Tavistock / Covent Garden / London
Date Estimate:1846
Stamp Symbol:Quatrefoil
Certificate:Yes
Description
This cocus wood flute with sterling silver mountings is stamped with the quatrefoil mark and bears the No. 1 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden address, dating it to approximately 1846. The eight-key configuration extends to low C, with saltspoon-style body keys mounted on blocks.
The flute features a regular lined headjoint and medium-sized finger holes. The rings and keys are sterling silver. A certificate of authenticity accompanies this instrument.
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