Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerKey |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeAnte 1805 - 1856 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; brass keys; 4 ivory ferrules plus cap; slightly oval embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: flat round. Overall size: 580 Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 506 Bore: conical Stamped "KEY / LONDON" with unicorn head. Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Does not play well due to poor pad closure. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 453 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements580. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number0022 |