Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerW Milhouse |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1797-1840 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood, 4 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules and ivory cap; large, slightly oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Repair History: Crack in head roughly filled. Overall size: 605mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 527mm Bore: conical Stamped "W. MILHOUSE / LONDON / 337 OXFORD STT." Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶; speaks easily throughout range with loud, clear sound. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 452 Hz (c 453 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith 12.06.93. |
Measurements605. |
ProvenanceFormerly on loan to the Collection. ; Accepted in lieu of inheritance tax by HM Government in 2025 from the estate of John William Phillips and allocated to The Musical Instrument Collection, University of Edinburgh |
CollectionMIMEd ; Shaw-Hellier Collection |
Accession Number3324 |