InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerG. Astor & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; London; Europe; England |
Date Made1799-1814 or 1820-30 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Boxwood; 3 sections (head, body, foot); brass keys; 3 ivory ferrules and cap; slightly oval embouchure-hole; F key-hole on farside; G♯ key-hole on nearside.
Keymount type: ring/knob.
Keyhead type: flat square. Repair History: G♯ key removed, hole neatly plugged.
Overall size: 351mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 297 mm
Bore: conical
Stamped "ASTOR & CO / LONDON".
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶ (sounding C⁵ - G⁷). Plays well throughout range.
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ c 440 Hz.
Technical drawing available from the Friends of St Cecilia's Hall. Please see http://www.stceciliasfriends.org.uk/ |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements351. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number1231 |