E♭ flute. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMetzler & Co. Ltd |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1862 - p 1936, probably early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Head and tuning-slide section cocus; body (in one piece) and foot rosewood; german silver keys; 6 german silver ferrules; metal-lined head; screw-stopper; tuning-slide; large oval embouchure-hole; large holes beneath covers, little variation in size except for smaller upper C♯ hole; overlapping low C / C♯ touches; metal-tipped tenons. L0: B♭. LI: B. L2: A. L3: PL-G. L4: G♯; long F. R1: F♯; C. R2: E. R3: PL-D; cross F. R4: D♯; low C♯; low C. Keymount type: knob for usual 8 keys, except in-line G♯ and cross F; rod/pillar for covered action and in-line G♯. Cross F probably linked to covered action (but with cylinder cup key), cf 8-keyed flute with covered action (49). Keyhead type: cylinder cup with leaf springs for usual 8 keys, except in-line G♯; concave cylinder cover plates with needle springs for covered action and in-line G♯. Overall size: 641 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 571 mm Bore: conical Stamped "METZLER & CO. LIMTD / LONDON". Performance characteristics: [Original range C⁴ - C⁷ (sounding D♭⁴ - D♭⁷)]. Range in present condition D♭⁴ - A♭⁶ (sounding D⁴ - A⁶). Intonation in upper register uneven due to lack of covers for right hand. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 439 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements641. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number1221 |