E♭ flute. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerWallis |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1853-1858 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 4 sections; german silver key; 5 german silver ferrules; heavy metal cap with hole (for screw); large oval embouchure-hole; large L2, R1 and R2 finger-holes; long tenons. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Repair History: Heavy metal cap [and screw-stopper] probably additions. Overall size: 588mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 518 mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding E♭⁴ - B⁶). Speaks very easily, but with a shrill sound and uneven intonation. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 440 Hz. General usage of type: This was probably a cheap instrument, being late for a 1-keyed flute but incorporating more modern ideas: large embouchure-hole and certain finger-holes, and a saltspoon rather than flat square key. Slight crack in the head socket, not affecting tone production; lacks bottom ferrule and stopper screw. Heavy metal cap [and screw-stopper] probably additions Stamped with lyre and "WALLIS / PROVIDENCE ST / WALWORTH / LONDON". |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: This was probably a cheap instrument, being late for a 1-keyed flute but incorporating more modern ideas: large embouchure-hole and certain finger-holes, and a saltspoon rather than flat square key. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements588. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0021 |