1837-1840 H. Wrede 4-Key Flute GL-138_A13-04

Title: 4-Key Flute

Maker: H. Wrede

Date: 1837-1840

Geography: London, England

Material: Boxwood, ivory, brass

Sounding Length: 20 15/16 in. (53.2cm)

Keys: B-flat, G-sharp, F, D-sharp

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-138_A13-04

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Notes:

• Four sections, ivory crown rings, brass keys, oval embouchure.

• Stamped (unicorn head) / H-WREDE / 35 / LR WHITE CROSS ST / CRIPPLEGATE / LONDON on head; H-WREDE / LONDON on upper and lower middle and foot.

• No visible crack in wood or rings; crown missing.

• Original condition.

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