German Flute by Unknown Maker

Date1775-1830

MediumBoxwood, ivory, silver

DimensionsOL: 24 inches; Embrochure hole 11mm x 10mm diameter

Credit LineGift of an Anonymous Donor

Object number2006-35

DescriptionA boxwood flute having a single silver key with a square hole cover. Ivory rings are at each joints. The cork is adjustable by means of an ivory rod projecting from the head joint.
Markings"ST"
ProvenanceDonated by Carolyn Weekley in 2006; her mother had purchased it "many years ago" in "some little shop in Virginia, Tidewater area, probably"