Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerR. Potter or W.H. Potter |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1785-1814 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; graduated metal tuning-slide; graduated screw-stopper; metal-lined head; small oval embouchure-hole; small finger-holes; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. Keymount type: ring/knob, with metal-lined channels. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Stamped "POTTER / JOHNSON'S COURT / FLEET STREET / LONDON", with "PATENT" on head ferrule and foot; tuning gradations stamped "5" and "6" on screw and tuning-slide. Performance characteristics: [Original range C⁴ - A⁶]. C⁴ and C♯⁴ not playable at present; slightly unclear sound. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 440 Hz. Overall size: 669mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 594mm Bore: conical |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements669. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionMIMEd ; C.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection |
Accession Number0977 |