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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891
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2FLUTE DOUCE, in g'. This beautiful instrument is made of ivory, finely carved with foliated designs. The mouthpiece is also carved, and takes the form of a fish's head. The bell is very elaborately decorated. There are six finger-holes, also one placed slightly to the side, for the little finger, and a thumb-hole behind. Length 17 inches, diameter at lip 5/8 inch, at bell 3/8 inch. Lowest note
4Probably of German make and 18th century.
6Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
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9FLUTE DOUCE, in f'. Of ivory, most artistically decorated and carved with foliated designs. There are six finger-holes in front, also an additional hole for the little finger, and a thumb-hole at the back. Stamped "J. O. Denner." Length 19 1/2 inches, diameter at lip 3/4 inch, at bell 1/2 inch. Plate II., fig. F. Lowest note
11Of German make, and late 17th century. This maker was resident at Leipzig from 1655 to about 1707, when he appears to have been at Nuremberg.
13The flute in f' was that in ordinary use, and is the instrument scored for by Bach, who writes the part in the clef, which he places upon the first line instead of the second. The instrument is used also by Handel, who employs also the bass flute—exactly two octaves lower—on a few rare occasions.
15Lent by G. Donaldson, Esq.
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18FLUTE DOUCE, in f'. Of beautifully decorated and carved boxwood. The carving consists chiefly of grotesque figures of fishes; below the
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