Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerStarck |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1844 - p 1950, probably early 20th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 5 sections; german silver keys; 7 wide, grooved, german silver ferrules; tuning-slide; screw-stopper; metal-lined head; large oval embouchure-hole; large R2, L2 finger-holes; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. Keymount type: rod/pillar, with leaf springs. Keyhead type: cup, roughly made. Repair History: Finger-holes roughly enlarged; possibly made from two different instruments as ferrules on lower body and foot do not match those on upper sections, although remainder of (rough) workmanship does. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements663. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Glen Collection |
Accession Number0041 |