InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHallett |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date MadeAnte 1736 - p 1753 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ivory; 4 sections; brass key; no additional ferrules but 3 wide turned swellings at sockets; large circular embouchure-hole; socket at top of upper body, tenon on head.
Keymount type: ring; touchpiece end of key elongated and turned under to form spring.
Keyhead type: flat spade-shaped.
Repair History: Embouchure-hole enlarged; the key is a poor quality replacement.
Overall size: 600mm (without cap)
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 547mm
Bore: conical
Stamped "HALLETT".
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶.
Usable pitch: A⁴ c 433 Hz (c 433 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith, 29.1.00. |
Measurements600 (without cap). |
ProvenanceGift of Nicholas Benn, 1999. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3903 |