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Flute case

Date1765-1785

OriginEngland, London

Mediummahogany, brass, green baize

Dimensionsoverall length: 10 1/8"; overall width: 5 1/8"; overall height: 2 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1982-212,B

DescriptionFlute case: flat, mahogany box with straight sides, flat base, flat top, hinged at rear, brass keyhole escutcheon at center front, secured by a brass lock mechanism and two lid hooks; top of lid outlined with narrow band of light and dark inlay; interior of box lined with green baize and has divided compartments for flute sections.
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ProvenanceCW purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co, London, in 1982

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