InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerEaste[r] |
Place MadeCambridge; United States of America; North America |
Date Made19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 2 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules; circular embouchure-hole.
Keymount type: rod/pillar, with leaf springs.
Keyhead type: cup.
Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding D⁵ - A⁷)]; not all notes speak in present condition (lacks long F pad).
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 441 Hz.
Stamped "EASTE[R] / CAMBRIDGE / D"
Overall size: 294 mm
Sounding Length: embouchure to foot, 253 mm
Bore: conical |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements294. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5531 |