DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; wood-covered tuning-slide; graduated screw-stopper; metal-lined head; oval embouchure-hole; small finger-holes; overlapping low C / C♯ touches.
Keymount type: ring/knob, with brass-lined channels.
Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes.
Repair History: Tuning-slide section probably does not belong to this instrument (slightly different wood).
Overall size: 677mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 588mm
Bore: conical
Performance characteristics: Range C⁴ - C⁷. Sound unclear below F⁴.
Usable pitch: A⁴ c 441 Hz - c 453 Hz.
Stamped "CAHUSAC / 41 HAY MARKET / LONDON", with "PATENT" on head ferrule. |