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Flute, C
Maker: Benjamin Hallett
Date: 1740-1750 ca.
Place Made:London, England, Europe
Serial No: none
SignedStamped on head and upper middle joints: BENJAMIN / HALLET
Markingsnone
DescriptionIvory body in four sections. One silver key with square flap mounted in a turned ring.
By 1736, London city records indicate that Hallett had established his own shop and, not long after, taken on two apprentices. In 1753, however, he was recorded as "poor" by the rate (property tax) collectors, suggesting that business had slowed. After this date, little else is known of Benjamin Hallett.
By 1736, London city records indicate that Hallett had established his own shop and, not long after, taken on two apprentices. In 1753, however, he was recorded as "poor" by the rate (property tax) collectors, suggesting that business had slowed. After this date, little else is known of Benjamin Hallett.
DimensionsOverall length: 587 mm
Sounding length: 534 mm
Embouchure: 8.3 x 7.9 mm
Sounding length: 534 mm
Embouchure: 8.3 x 7.9 mm
ProvenancePurchased in 1948 from Alec Hodsdon, Lavenham, Suffolk, England.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01291