Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerD'Almaine & Co |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1834-1858 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; brass keys; 1 german silver ferrule, otherwise plain wood with thin turned rings at joints; wooden cap; circular embouchure-hole. R0: Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: flat round. Repair History: Crack pinned and german silver band added at socket to inhibit crack; wax inserted in several holes to adjust intonation. Overall size: 595mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 522mm Bore: conical Stamped with Prince of Wales feathers between garlands and "D'ALMAINE & CO / LATE / GOULDING & D'ALMAINE / SOHO SQUARE / LONDON" Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Speaks clearly and easily throughout range. Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 452 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements595. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number5408 |