Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute ; Transverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCahusac |
Place MadeLondon ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe |
Date MadeAnte 1738 - 1816, probably late 18th century - 1816 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; silver key; 4 wide ivory ferrules plus cap; large oval embouchure-hole; fat head, with slightly different style ferrules and no maker's mark, possibly from another flute. Keymount type: ring, with metal-lined channel; SATK. Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered. Overall size: 617mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 546mm Bore: conical Stamped "CAHUSAC / LONDON". Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Sound unclear, flat from D⁴ - A⁴. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 437 Hz (c 437 Hz). |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements617. |
ProvenanceGovernment Allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionMIMEd ; C.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection |
Accession Number1016 |