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Double flageolet, English-style, D
Maker: John Briggs
Date: 1812-1845 ca.
Place Made:London, England, Europe
Serial No: none
SignedStamped on cap/hood: IMPROVED PATENT / [star pattern with two broken circles in center] / I. BRIGGS / INVENTOR / LONDON
Stamped twice on duct section: I. BRIGGS / LONDON
Stamped near foot on both body joints: I. BRIGGS / LONDON
Stamped twice on duct section: I. BRIGGS / LONDON
Stamped near foot on both body joints: I. BRIGGS / LONDON
MarkingsStamped on both body joints: IMPROVED / PATENT
Stamped alpha-numeric pitch indication by each tone hole, facilitating the use of a tutor.
Stamped alpha-numeric pitch indication by each tone hole, facilitating the use of a tutor.
DescriptionBoxwood with ivory trim and finger guides. Bone mouthpiece. Nickel-silver keys. Five touchpieces (3 right-hand, 2 left-hand) and two "shutter" keys to interrupt airflow at ducts.
DimensionsOverall length: n/a (missing portion of cap)
Sounding length: right-hand joint: 276 mm; left-hand joint: 276 mm
Sounding length: right-hand joint: 276 mm; left-hand joint: 276 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 03917