421.121.12

Walking stick flute in D, light coloured wood (probably boxwood) covered with mottled light brown varnish, one brass mount. Six finger holes, one brass key: flat, square, mounted in turned block. The foot opening consists of two opposite holes in the brass ferrule. Movable wooden stopper inside top section, which bears a faded red ribbon and cerise tassels and screws onto body. Sounding length (embouchure to foot opening) is 53.5 cm. Sounds at a very low pitch. Stamped: Cahusac London. The letter W is inscribed on silver cap.
overall: 875 x 70 mm;

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/320
Date
1755 - 1798
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall length: 875 mm; sounding length: 535 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; cork; silver; textile; metal; varnish; brass
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
In storage
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