Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerR. Potter or W.H. Potter |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1785-1814 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; graduated screw-stopper; graduated, wood-covered tuning-slide; metal-lined head; slightly oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Overall size: 663mm (without cap) Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 596mm Bore: conical Stamped "POTTER / JOHNSON'S COURT / FLEET STREET / LONDON", with "PATENT" on head ferrule and foot; tuning gradations stamped "4", "5" and "6" on tuning-slide and "5", "6" on screw. Performance characteristics: Range C⁴ - A⁶. Plays well throughout range; full sound. Usable pitch: On 6, A⁴ c 440 Hz; on 5, A⁴ c 438 Hz; on 4, A⁴ c 432 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements663 (without cap). |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2445 |