Flute – HENRY POTTER & Co.
250,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | HENRY POTTER & Co. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Unicorn HY POTTER / 30 CHARING CROSS / LONDON |
| Period | 1830-1900 |
| Place of origin | England |
| Description | Cocuswood band or marching flute with five brass keys and brass rings |
| Materials | Cocuswood , brass |
| Dimensions | Total length 384 mm, sounding length 317 mm, 140 g |
| Condition | Sold as is, for restoration |
| Price (€) | €250.00 |
| Ref | 1062 |
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Marching/band flute by Henry Potter & Co
A cocuswood marching or band flute is for sale by the company Henry Potter & Co. Henry Potter & Co was started back in 1810 by Regimental Drum Major Samuel POTTER (1772-1836). He named the company after his son Henry Potter (1810-1876) and it still exists today.
The company moved premises around London several times. However, according to the New Langwill Index, Henry Potter & Co was based at 30 Charing Cross between 1858 and around 1895. We can therefore date this instrument to around 1850-1860.
The flute is crafted in cocuswood with brass rings and five brass keys. There is some damage to the cap. This B-flat marching or band flute has a nominal pitch of A, a=440 Hz. The lowest note is a B-flat. It is sold as is and needs some TLC to march back into life.
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