Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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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 |