B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeLate 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; german silver key; 3 german silver ferrules; oval embouchure-hole; rough wooden plug in stopper-end. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Overall size: 384 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 319 mm Bore: conical Lacks cap; head cracked Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding B♭⁴ - F⁷). Cork not movable from present position, where octave intonation is poor. Usable pitch: Pitch not reliable in present condition. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements384. |
ProvenanceGift of Sir Gerald Elliot, 1984. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2363 |