InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeMid to late 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus body; ivory head; 4 sections (lower body and foot in one piece); german silver keys; 6 german silver ferrules, including heavy conical foot ferrule; metal-lined head; [screw-stopper]; metal tuning-slide; rectangular-oval embouchure-hole; cork-lapped tenons; adjacent low C/C♯ touches. The overall design suggests that this may be a German or Austrian instrument. L0: @I{B♭. L1: @I{T. L2: @I{T. L3: @I{T. L4: @I{G♯; long F; low B. R0:, R1: @I{T; alt B♭; C; D trill; E trill. R2: @I{T. R3: @I{T; cross F. R4: @I{D♯; low C♯; low C. Keymount type: rod/pillar, with leaf springs. Keyhead type: shallow cup. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements692 (without cap). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number5430 |