Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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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 |