Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerWheatstone |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1816 - p 1829 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; brass key; 4 ivory ferrules and cap; oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Repair History: Head crack repaired and replacement ferrule fitted. Overall size: 607mm (without cap) Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 535mm Bore: conical Stamped "WHEATSTONE / LONDON". Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Tone and intonation uneven, but full pitch range available. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 445 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements607 (without cap). |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number0019 |