John Clinton & Co. Equisonant Flute

John Clinton & Co. Equisonant Flute

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This flute was made by John Clinton & Co. in London, England about1862. It is a Clinton System flute, Equisonant model, made of silver. This flute is engraved:

PRIZE MEDAL EQUISONANT
CLINTON & Co.
SOLE PATENTEES
35 Percy Street
LONDON

Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
flute
date made
1862
maker
Clinton & Co.
place made
United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 25 3/4 in x 2 in x 1 1/2 in; 65.405 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
1985.0016.16
accession number
1985.0016
catalog number
1985.0016.16
Credit Line
Gift of James M. Swain
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Music & Musical Instruments
Flutes
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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