InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerProser |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date MadeAnte 1777 - p 1795 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood; 4 sections; brass key; 4 ivory ferrules plus cap; large oval embouchure-hole; roughly-cut finger-holes on upper body.
Keymount type: ring; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat square.
Repair History: Upper body has no maker's mark and is possibly a short replacement for playing at a higher pitch; embouchure altered.
Overall size: 614mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 533mm
Bore: conical
Stamped "PROSER"; key stamped under spring "I.H" (probably indicating John Hale, see Tromlitz ed. Powell 1800/1996, p.185).
Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶]. In present condition only a few notes speak, these being in the second octave and not of reliable pitch. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements614. |
ProvenanceLent by Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries. |
CollectionGlen Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number1733 |