Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRudall Carte & Co. |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1878 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Cocus; 3 sections; silver [plated] keys; 4 silver [plated] ferrules plus inlay in cap; metal tenons (cork-lapped); metal-lined sockets; metal-lined head; large oval embouchure-hole; short lower tenon; pads fitted with small central screw; modern-style foot mechanism arrangement. L0: B; B♭. L1: PL - C. L2: A. L3: G. L4: G♯; F. R1: PL - F♯; B trill; D♯ trill. R2: E; D trill. R3: D; cross F. R4: D♯; low C♯; low C roller. Keymount type: rod/pillar; needle springs except for L0 keys (leaf). Keyhead type: cylinder cup. |
NotesE. Smith, 1987. |
Measurements657. |
ProvenanceWalter G. Busbridge (1901-79), the father of the donor; sold by the makers 22nd June 1880 for £29/8/-. ; Gift of J. Busbridge, 1986. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2555 |