Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMetzler |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; United Kingdom ; England |
Date Made1788 - c1842 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood; 4 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules [and cap]; circular embouchure-hole. R0: Keymount type: ring; SATK. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Repair History: Spring may be a replacement. Overall size: 597 (without cap) Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 529 Bore: conical Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶. Speaks clearly throughout range. Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 442 Hz (c 442 Hz). Stamped "METZLER / LONDON / 105 WARDOUR ST". |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements597 (without cap). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number5418 |