InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCahusac |
Place MadeEurope; England; London; United Kingdom |
Date Made1755-1800 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ivory; 4 sections; silver key; no additional ferrules; small, slightly oval embouchure-hole; upper body and foot slightly lighter in colour than other two sections.
Keymount type: ring; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat square, curved to fit contours of instrument, and seated into ivory.
Overall size: 600mm (without cap)
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 529
Bore: conical
Stamped "CAHUSAC / STRAND / LONDON".
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶. Does not speak readily above F⁶; uneven intonation; clear, hard-edged sound, especially in middle and upper registers.
Usable pitch: A⁴ c 437 Hz (c 437 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements600 (without cap). |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionMIMEd; C.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection |
Accession Number1018 |