InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerPreston |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date Made1774-1834 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules [plus cap]; circular embouchure-hole. R0:
Keymount type: ring; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered.
Overall size: 598 (without cap)
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 531
Bore: conical
Stamped "PRESTON / LONDON".
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Speaks easily throughout range.
Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 443 Hz (c 444 Hz).
Specific usage history: Extensively used by Philippa Davies. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Extensively used by Philippa Davies. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements598 (without cap). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5415 |