InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRudall & Rose |
Place MadeEngland; Europe; London; United Kingdom |
Date Made1824-1837 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 5 sections; silver keys; 7 silver ferrules; embouchure-plate of synthetic fabric glued on; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; graduated screw-stopper; large circular embouchure-hole; large finger-holes for L2, R1, R2; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. Keymount type: knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon, with pewter plugs and metal key-hole surrounds on foot. Repair History: Lower body crack pinned in two places; embouchure fabric probably added by a previous owner. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements657. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonged to the French flute-player Bucher (Boucher), who settled in Edinburgh and bequeathed his music and instruments, and funds for a travelling scholarship, to Edinburgh University. |
CollectionReid Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number0037 |