Bass flute in C

Wigley & McGregor (English, 1811–1825)

1811–16

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueBoxwood, ivory, brass

DimensionsLength 87.2 cm (34 5/16 in.)

Credit LineLeslie Lindsey Mason Collection

Accession number17.1858

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ClassificationsMusical instruments

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InscriptionsStamped on barrel: [royal arms] / WIGLEY & MCGREGOR / PATENTEES / 101 STRAND / LONDON / 5; stamped on upper and lower bodyjoints: WIGLEY & MCGREGOR / PATENTEES / 5; stamped on footjoint: [royal arms] / WIGLEY & MCGREGOR / PATENTEES / LONDON / 5

ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (1858-1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (1858-1922), Boston, Massachusetts; 1916, gift of William Lindsey, in memory of his daughter, Leslie Lindsey Mason, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)