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Third flute
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Four-part short traverso ('third flute' with lowest tone f') in boxwood with ivory rings and 4 brass keys. Although the wood is somewhat dull and some damage is visible on the block of the third key, the condition of the still playable instrument can be called good. Tuning ca. a-440 Hz. Stamps: ELLARD / 47 SACKVILLE ST / DUBLIN / [unicorn] (headjoint); ELLARD / DUBLIN / [unicorn] (upper and lower joints, foot).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineThird flute. 1822 - 1838. Andrew Ellard. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.