InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerButton & Co |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date Made1814-1819 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained coarse-grained wood; 4 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules [plus cap]; circular embouchure-hole. R0:
Keymount type: ring.
Keyhead type: flat square (slightly irregular shape).
Overall size: 599mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 532mm
Bore: conical
Stamped "BUTTON & CO / LONDON".
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶. Speaks easily.
Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 438 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements599 (without cap). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5412 |