Flute head, tuning-slide section and upper body. Nominal pitch: C.
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MakerG. Astor & Co |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; Europe ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1798-1820 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 3 sections; silver keys (B♭ and G♯); 2 ivory ferrules plus cap; graduated screw-stopper; graduated, wood-covered tuning slide; metal-lined head; oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: knob. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Overall size: 415mm ; length without lower tenon 395mm Bore: conical Stamped with a unicorn head and "ASTOR & CO / 79 / CORNHILL / LONDON", with "PATENT" on head ferrule. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements415; length without lower tenon 395. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number5445 |