InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerAmlingue |
Place MadeFrance; Europe; Western Europe; Paris |
Date MadeThe maker's mark is from the earlier part of this period but the hallmark dates from between 1809 and c 1819.; 1778-1830 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebony; 3 sections; silver key; 4 ivory ferrules; ebony cap inlaid with ivory disc; oval embouchure-hole; R3 finger-hole slightly offset. 1 key.
Keymount type: knob; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat square (slightly spade-shaped); elegant pointed keytouch.
Repair History: The key may be an early 19th century replacement.
Stamped with a fleur-de-lis and "AMLINGUE / A PARIS"; key hallmarked.
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - G⁶ (sounding D⁵ - G⁷). Speaks with difficulty above E⁶ (sounding E⁷).
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 437 Hz (c 437 Hz).
Overall size: 326 mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 270 mm
Bore: conical |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements326 (when cap fully in). |
Provenanceex- Vivien Law collection.; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number5422 |