Double flageolet, English-style, D
Maker
John Briggs
Date1812-1845 ca.
Place MadeLondon, England, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on cap/hood: IMPROVED PATENT / [star pattern with two broken circles in center] / I. BRIGGS / INVENTOR / LONDONStamped 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.
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
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number03917
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1865-1885 ca.