E♭ flute. Nominal pitch: D♭.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerKey, Rudall & Co |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date Made1856-1857 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Dark-stained wood; 5 sections; german silver keys; 7 german silver ferrules; screw-stopper; metal-lined head and tuning-slide; large circular embouchure-hole. Keymount type: knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Overall size: 569 mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 492 mm Bore: conical Inscribed "KEY RUDALL & CO / 20 CHARING CROSS / LONDON" with unicorn head. Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - C⁷ (sounding E♭⁴ - D♭⁷)]. Not playable in present condition. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements569. |
ProvenanceFormerly stock of J. & R. Glen. ; Purchased in 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number2716 |