F flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerFlorio |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeLate 18th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood, 4 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules plus cap; oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring; SATK. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Overall size: 502 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 440 mm Bore: conical Stamped "FLORIO / LONDON / 3". Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding F⁴ - C⁷). Speaks easily with clear sound but poor intonation. Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 450 Hz (c 450 Hz). Head and ferrule cracked at socket; rim of upper body tenon chipped; embouchure-hole chipped; head warped |
NotesE. Smith, 29.1.00. |
Measurements502. |
ProvenanceGift of Nicholas Benn, 1999. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3908 |