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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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1mouthpiece there is a carved representation of a face. There are the usual six finger-holes, with the hole for the little finger, and thumb-hole at the back. Length 19½ inches, diameter at lip ¾ inch, at bell ⅞ inch. The compass and pitch are the same as in the preceding instrument. Stamped "J. W. Oberlender," with the usual initial "O." German 18th century.
3Lent by G. Donaldson, Esq.
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7Flute Douce, in f'. Of carved ivory, with six finger-holes in front, and the additional hole for the little finger; also a thumb-hole at the back. The bell is made slightly expanding at the mouth. Length 18¼ inches, diameter at lip ¾ inch, at bell ½ inch, opening to 2¾ inches. The pitch and compass are as described for the instruments above. Stamped with a figure of a crown, and immediately below the maker's name, "J. Hertz." German or Austrian, 18th century.
9Lent by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co.
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13Flute Douce, in f'. This beautiful instrument is made of wood, and covered with polished tortoiseshell; it is tipped with ivory. The compass and description of this instrument do not differ from the usual flutes douces in f'. Length 20½ inches, diameter at lip ¾ inch, at bell ⅞ inch. German, 18th century.
15Lent by the Grossherzogliches Museum, Darmstadt.
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19Flute Douce, in f'. Of wood, covered with polished tortoise-shell. This instrument resembles in every way that immediately preceding.
21Lent by the Grossherzogliches Museum, Darmstadt.
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25Flute Douce, in f'. Of ivory, and richly carved with ornamental beadings and conventional designs. There are six finger-holes in front,
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