Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerW.H. Potter |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1809-1837 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebony; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; closely graduated metal tuning-slide; graduated screw-stopper; metal-lined head; oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Repair History: Foot end of bore crudely enlarged. Overall size: 670mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 593mm Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range C⁴ - C⁷. C⁴, and B♭⁶ upwards, speak with difficulty. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 439 Hz - c 449 Hz Stamped "WILLM. HENY / POTTER", with "PATENT" on head ferrule and foot. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements670. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionMIMEd ; C.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection |
Accession Number1020 |