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Flute made by Andrew Ellard

Object No. H7040

Flute, seven keys, boxwood/ivory/brass, made by Andrew Ellard, Dublin, 1822-1845

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Summary

Physical Description

Flute, 7 keyed, boxwood, ivory & brass, Andrew Ellard, Dublin, 1822-1845. Seven keyed flute made of boxwood or fruitwood in five sections (headjoint with stopper, barrel joint, upper joint, lower joint, foot joint) with ivory mounts and tuning slide. Salt-spoon shaped brass keys. Headjoint lined with brass sleeve.

HISTORY

Notes

Andrew Ellard is of particular interest in the Australian context as he was the father of Francis Ellard one of the countries earliest musical instrument retailers who arrived in Sydney in 1832 and died in 1854.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Mr LW Burgess, 1962

Acquisition Date

2 May 1962

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