C piccolo. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentPiccolo flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerG. Astor & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; London ; 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 |