421.221.12 Open flutes with internal duct with fingerholes

English flageolet with alternative head for use as transverse flute. Boxwood body. Ivory mouthpiece, ferrules and end caps. Four block mounted keys with square flat flaps and leather pads. Four joints. String lapped tenons. Six tone holes. Flageolet head joint stamped: BAINBRIDGE/INVENTOR/35/HOLBORN/HILL/LONDON/PATENT; with lion and unicorn motif above. Flute head joint stamped: BAINBRIDGE/LONDON; Upper joint stamped: BAINBRIDGE/35/HOLBORN/HILL/LONDON; Lower joint and foot joint stamped: BAINBRIDGE
overall: 24.0945 x 1.4173 x 1.4173 in.; 612 x 36 x 36 mm;

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