InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerG. Astor & Co |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date Made1778-1819 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 4 sections; silver keys; 4 ivory ferrules [plus cap]; small circular embouchure-hole. R0:
Keymount type: ring/knob; SATK.
Keyhead type: flat square, notched and chamfered.
Overall size: 607mm (without cap)
Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 534mm
Bore: conical
Stamped "ASTOR / LONDON" with unicorn head; key engraved "J Franklin 1819" in script.
Performance characteristics: [Original range D⁴ - A⁶]. Not playable in present condition. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements607 (without cap). |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5444 |