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German Flute

Date1809-1817

Artist/Maker William Henry Potter

OriginEngland

MediumBoxwood, Ivory, Silver

DimensionsOverall Length: 26 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1953-952,A

DescriptionFlute in four sections with ivory ferrules at the joint between sections and an ivory ferrule at the end. Six keys have round hole covers. The head joint is lined with a metal tube allowing the two sections of the head joint to be pulled out to accommodate various pitch standards. The tenon between the two parts of the head joint is marked with reference rings for setting pitch. The cork is adjustable with a screw-driven ivory ring and center ivory peg marked with rings to indicate cork position.
InscribedSee marks
MarkingsMarked on top section of flute: "PATENT [on ivory ring]/6/WILLM HENY/POTTER/JOHNSON'S COURT/FLEET STREET/LONDON." Second section marked: "WILLM HENY/ POTTER"; Third section marked same as second: Fourth section marked: "PATENT/WILLM HENY/POTTER"
ProvenancePurchased from W.K. Moore Pianos of Cambridge, England