Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerSchuchart |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1731 - c 1753 or 1758-67 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ivory; 4 sections; silver key; 4 silver ferrules plus cap; small circular embouchure-hole; elegant design. Keymount type: ring; SATK. Keyhead type: flat square, engraved with initials. Repair History: The head is not original, but probably contemporary. Overall size: 598mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 539mm Bore: conical Stamped "SCHUCHART". Key engraved "JB" or "IB". Head not stamped. Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Small sound. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 435 Hz (c 433 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith, 1986; A. Powell 1993. |
Measurements598. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Rendall Collection |
Accession Number0014 |