F Flute. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBilton |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; England ; London |
Date Made1826-1856 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 4 sections; silver keys; 3 ivory ferrules and 1 german silver ferrule; ivory cap with decorative turning on top; screw-stopper; slightly oval embouchure-hole. R0: Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: flat square; all notched and chamfered except F keyhead. Repair History: Cracks have been glued; metal head ferrule and ivory lower body ferrules are replacements. Overall size: 518 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 445 mm Bore: conical Stamped "BILTON / LONDON / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE ROAD" Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶ (sounding F⁴ - B♭⁶). Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 440 Hz. Head and lower body cracked; screw-stopper not working. Cracks have been glued; metal head ferrule and ivory lower body ferrules are replacements |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements518. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number5420 |