Flute, nominal pitch: C
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerClementi & Co |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1802-1803 |
DescriptionThis flute, in four sections with four silver keys, is made from dark-stained wood. There are five ivory ferrules and an ivory cap. The embouchure-hole is circular. The overall size is 615mm and the embouchure-hole to foot length is 540mm. Although there is a graduated screw-stopper, this may be a later addition as there is no tuning slide. Judging by the wear to the wood around the embouchure-hole, this instrument has been much played and sounds well. Technical description: Dark-stained wood; 4 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; circular embouchure-hole; graduated screw-stopper. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Instrument is stamped “CLEMENTI & COMPY / NO 26 CHEAPSIDE / LONDON Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Plays well D⁴ - G⁶. Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 435 Hz. Repair History: Screw-stopper is possibly a later addition as there is no tuning-slide. Technical drawing available from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/ |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements615. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1981. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Mickleburgh Collection |
Accession Number1536 |