InstrumentPenny whistle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerJ.H. |
Place MadeLondon; England; United Kingdom; Europe |
Date MadeLate 19th or early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Metal; cylindrical bore; 6 finger-holes. Mouthpiece work and dented (possibly intentionally, for voicing); plating worn.
One of a set of six (1529 - 1534), sharing a lined fitted case.
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 458 Hz (c 70 cents above A⁴ = 440 Hz).
Applied metal label stamped with elaborate heart-shaped inscription "TRADE MARK / J" mermaid-and-harp motif "H / IN TUNE / F / LONDON". |
NotesArnold Myers, 1982; E. Smith, 2010 |
Measurements238. |
ProvenancePurchased in 1981. |
CollectionMickleburgh Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number1533 |