Flute case
Date1765-1785
OriginEngland, London
Mediummahogany, brass, green baize
Dimensionsoverall length: 10 1/8"; overall width: 5 1/8"; overall height: 2 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1982-212,B
DescriptionFlute case: flat, mahogany box with straight sides, flat base, flat top, hinged at rear, brass keyhole escutcheon at center front, secured by a brass lock mechanism and two lid hooks; top of lid outlined with narrow band of light and dark inlay; interior of box lined with green baize and has divided compartments for flute sections.Inscription(s)noneMark(s)noneProvenanceCW purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co, London, in 1982
1750-1775
1830-1900
1775-1825
1750-1800
