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Carte 1867 — Rudall Carte 1867 system flute

Introduced1867 onwards
Discontinuedunknown

Patented in 1866 and sold as the 1867 system; made in wood and metal into the 20th century.

As the 1851 system but with two right-hand touches giving F and F#; long F and forked F removed.

Where it sits. Introduced 1867, a current line. To date a specific Rudall Carte instrument, use the serial number — the model era is the context, the number is the date.

Date a Rudall Carte by serial number

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