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William H. Potter. London. Boxwood Flute. c.1810. Wooden Flute. Wood Flute.

Estimated price for orientation: 1 995 $

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Description
Body Material: Boxwood Key Type: Silver 6 Key with Pewter Plugs
Brand: William Henry Potter Headjoint Material: Boxwood
Type: Wooden Flute Flute: Wood
Skill Level: Professional


William Henry Potter.
Johnson's Court.
Fleet Street.
London. c.1810Boxwood Flute with Bone or similar Ferrules6 Silver Pewter Plug Keys.William Henry Potter was born in 1760 and died in 1848. He worked from 5 Johnson's Court, Fleet Street from 1809-1817 before moving to 5 Pemberton Row, Gough Square from 1817-1836.This flute is in beautiful playing condition with no cracks to the Boxwood or ferrules.
All 6 pewter plugs seal and key action is smooth.Comes in original walnut fitted box with beautiful ebony and satinwood stringing.
Lock with key.Sounding Length 59cmSEE  MY  OTHER  LISTED  FLUTES  :-)